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Ian Tooke

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VP, Digital Transformation & AI at Grantek
📍 Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Ian Tooke is the VP of Digital Transformation & AI at Grantek, holding P&L ownership for digital solutions while directing enterprise IT and AI strategy. Educated at Farnborough College of Technology, he specializes in Industry 4. 0 for regulated manufacturers. Colleagues describe him as logical, technically competent, and multi-faceted.

He is a co-inventor on a patent for a system that generates and visualizes Key Performance Indicators to help operators optimize industrial processes.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
VP, Digital Transformation & AI
Job Level
Senior
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Validation 4. 0
He recently participated in a panel on implementing Validation 4. 0, showing a current focus on modernizing quality and compliance in manufacturing.
AI in Manufacturing
As VP of AI, he is directly responsible for Grantek's strategy and its application for clients in regulated industries like Pharma and CPG.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
VP, Digital Transformation & AI
Grantek
1-2024 - 1-2026
Vice President Enterprise Solutions
Grantek
12-2016 - 5-2024
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Grantek
6-2014 - 7-2021
MESA international Board Member
MESA
Software Architect and Principle Engineer
Rockwell Automation
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Media appearances

Ian Tooke of Grantek - The Industry 4.0 Podcast (YouTube). Featured in YouTube
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Education
HNC
Farnborough College of Technology
ONC
Farnborough College of Technology
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