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Jim Black

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Chief Information Officer at FYihealth group
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Jim Black is a senior technology executive with over 20 years of leadership experience, currently serving as CIO at FYihealth Group. An alumnus of the Ivey Business School and the University of Alberta, he is a strategic partner to executive teams, known for translating business needs into transformational technology solutions across the retail and healthcare industries.

Outside of his executive roles, Jim is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys both summer and winter sports. He is married with two daughters and also has a distinct passion for restoring old muscle cars, blending his technical skills with a hands-on hobby.

He initiated robotics work with the University of Torontos Robotics and Mechatronics Institute, focusing on use cases for the retail selling floor.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Retail Technology
Has extensive experience as CIO for major retailers like Giant Tiger and Longo's, focusing on digitization, business intelligence, and digital innovation for the customer experience.
Digital Transformation
Recognized for implementing transformational IT and digital solutions to move businesses forward during periods of rapid technological change, aligning technology with executive vision.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Chief Information Officer
FYihealth group
3-2024 - 5-2025
SVP of Information Technology
FYihealth group
8-2019 - 9-2023
SVP & CIO
Giant Tiger
2014 - 2019
CIO
Longo's
2013 - 2014
CIO
Centric Health
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Education
1995 - 1997
MBA
Ivey Business School at Western University
1992 - 1995
BSc
University of Alberta
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