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Ian Hennem

Human‑Centred Technology Leadership for Complex HR & Public‑Sector Environments

About Me

Seasoned technology leader helping HR and public‑sector organizations move from legacy friction to modern, human‑centred delivery. I bring clarity, capability, and practical transformation grounded in real‑world

Jurisdiction

Canada

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
FounderTriest Strategic Solutions
2025 - Present

Founded Triest Strategic Solutions to deliver tailored digital and technology advisory services, supporting client organizations in strategic transformation initiatives and modernising legacy systems. • Providing strategic advisory services in digital transformation, analytics, and public-sector modernization. • Supporting organizations in navigating complex change through relationship-centred approaches and evidence-based decision-making. • Leading engagements focused on transformation strategy, service design, and organizational capability building.

Executive Director, Digital Delivery & Sustainment BC Public Service Agency
2024 - 2024

Senior leader accountable for strengthening digital delivery capability and accelerating modernisation initiatives across a large enterprise environment. • Led multiple product teams delivering business-critical platforms, including migration from legacy on-premises systems to cloud-based solutions. • Embedded Agile and product-centric delivery practices to improve speed, quality, and customer outcomes. • Provided executive oversight of complex, multi-vendor delivery environments during a period of significant organisational change. • Strengthened delivery governance, technical sustainability, and operational resilience.

Chief Information OfficerBC Public Service Agency
2018 - 2024

Enterprise technology executive accountable for IT strategy, operations, digital transformation, and service delivery. • Defined and executed enterprise IT and digital strategies aligned with organisational priorities and customer needs. • Led end-to-end digital transformation initiatives, modernising platforms, operating models, and ways of working. • Directed enterprise technology services supporting 35,000+ users across multiple business units. • Built and led a multidisciplinary organisation of approximately 40 professionals across technology, privacy, and commercial management. • Oversaw complex vendor ecosystems and outsourced service models, ensuring value, performance, and risk management. • Managed large operating budgets, investment portfolios, and enterprise-level risk.

Education

Masters of MBAOxford Brookes University
1998 - 2001

Certification

Total Certifications1

PMP

Project Management Institute

2008 - 2027

Credential ID: 532133

Skills

Core skills3
Interests1
Languages1

Skills

Digital Transformation
Strategic Planning
Project Management

Interests

Transformation

Languages

English