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Sam Burns

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EVP- Chief Information Officer at IGM Financial Inc.
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sam Burns is the EVP & CIO at IGM Financial, where he leads the enterprise technology strategy, including AI, data, and digital transformation. An Honours BBA graduate from Brock University, he has a long history of leading large-scale system implementations, previously as a Managing Director at Accenture.

He champions a philosophy of "Earning the Right, " which emphasizes building strong foundational capabilities as a prerequisite for successful, large-scale innovation.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
EVP- Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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AI in Finance
He recently showcased a dozen AI-driven initiatives at IGM, focusing on leveraging AI to enhance client, advisor, and colleague experiences.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his career, he leads IGM's digital technology transformation and previously led similar initiatives for financial services clients at Accenture.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
EVP- Chief Information Officer
IGM Financial Inc.
5-2021 - 3-2024
SVP, Digital, Applications, Data & Delivery
IGM Financial Inc.
1-2018 - 5-2021
SVP, Head of Digital Technology & Enterprise Applications
IGM Financial Inc.
3-2010 - 3-2016
Partner, Managing Director ,Financial Services
Accenture
9-2009 - 2-2010
Transformation Program Director
Foresters
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Education
Honours BBA
Brock University
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