University of Waterloo appoints new chief information officer
The University of Waterloo is appointing a leading information technology strategist with more than 30 years of experience as its new chief information officer (CIO)
WATERLOO, Ont. (Wednesday, May. 16, 2012) - The University of Waterloo is appointing a leading information technology strategist with more than 30 years of experience as its new chief information officer (CIO).
David Wallace was most recently the CIO at the City of Toronto, the first to hold that position. He oversaw approximately $500 million in current and future projects and approximately 700 staff members supporting the technology infrastructure operation at the city.
“David Wallace’s leadership and vast experience in so many sectors of information technology in both the private and public sectors will benefit and enrich the university,” said Feridun Hamdullahpur, president & vice-chancellor of Waterloo. “Information technology affects every facet of the institution. We are pleased to welcome him to this crucial role.”
Wallace holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Ryerson University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto. He began his career at Gulf Canada before joining the Ontario government, where he worked for 20 years in roles of increasing responsibility. He left that position to join Chartwell IRM Inc. (now part of KPMG) as vice-president, national public sector program. In that position, he was responsible for leading information management, strategy and IT initiatives at three levels of government.
“The University of Waterloo has an international reputation, recognized excellence and a commitment to innovation,” said Wallace. “I am eager to work with the students, faculty and staff in realizing Waterloo’s compelling vision.”
Working with deans, senior administrators and information technology teams, the CIO is a strategist and manager who leads the forging of an integrated infrastructure that is best in class, and advance a collegial process of strategic change across a distributed IT community. Wallace’s term begins in July. He is the successor to Alan George, a longtime and respected Waterloo administrator.
