CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA
SIMON BONK
TITLE : CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER INDUSTRY : CORRECTIONS LOCATION : CANADA catalyst in the agency ’ s ability to adapt and adopt new technologies . He explained : “ For my organisation , I would actually argue that our productivity has increased since COVID , due to the technologies and capabilities that we introduced .“
“ We ' ve been able to keep the business of corrections going and I think quite successfully .”
Bonk continued : “ We have drawn from our service providers and our partners , like Cistel Technology Inc ., to assist us in navigating the
EXECUTIVE BIO
In his role as CIO at Correctional
Service of Canada , Simon is responsible for engaging with his business partners to identify opportunities where the enablement of technology and information management services can address business challenges . Partnership and collaboration are important philosophies for Simon . He has exemplified these philosophies by cultivating stronger relationships with the corrections industry , within Canada as well as internationally . He has helped shift the dynamic with vendors , to that of partners working together to develop a more mutually beneficial relationship , working to facilitate better business outcomes . Simon is currently exploring thinking in the space of digital strategy and industry modernisation . Through technology , data , and modern business processes , he sees opportunities to continue to revolutionise business and societal outcomes .