Biography

Daniel J. (Dan) Fortin

Dan brings board, extensive technology/ transformation, digital marketing and, as a former CEO, profit and loss experience.

The former president of IBM Canada, he has worked in the technology industry for more than 35 years, with 15 years of global leadership. As president, until his retirement in 2014 he guided IBM in helping Canadian organizations transform their businesses to better compete in national and international markets.

Dan is currently the chair of the Definity Financial's Risk Review Committee and the former Chair(s) of Carleton University, Evok Innovations, World Vision Canada, and United Way Toronto Campaign. He also previously served on the boards of the Conference Board of Canada, the Toronto Research Alliance, and Urban Promise Toronto.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Honourary Doctorate from Carleton University, and an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Dan has been a member of Foresters Board since 2017 and was elected as Chair in 2021.