Resistance is Futile: The New Technology Mandate for Canadian Business
Patrons' Circle Dinner with Terry Stuart and Gabriel Woo
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As companies are rapidly expanding their digital presence and using more advanced technologies, it is critical that we discuss the challenges and implications Canadian firms will face in this transition.
Terry Stuart, Chief Innovation Officer, Deloitte
When some of the world’s leading brands need to discuss innovation strategies or figure out how to get ready for disruption, Terry Stuart often gets the call. As Deloitte Canada’s Chief Innovation Officer, Terry’s job is to be a “constructive disruptor”, helping both the firm and clients thrive in a world where exponential change is in the driver’s seat and is not obeying the speed limit. A creative thinker with an idea every nanosecond, a meeting with Terry leaves people itching to jump out of the present and bounce into the future.
Animated and passionate, Terry speaks to audiences across the country and abroad. Terry is a master connector and finds value in meeting with everyone in the innovation ecosystem—he finds inspiration everywhere. Whether Terry is experimenting with his latest Kickstarter purchase, watching a TED video on his deck with his family or attending Singularity University’s Innovation Partnership Program in Silicon Valley, he leaves ready to take action and finds others who will join him on his journey.
The word innovation can sometimes be used in a cavalier way, but in Terry’s mind it matters. Canada’s productivity is on the line and innovation is what will propel the country forward to help future generations be successful.
Gabriel Woo, VP, Innovation, RBC
Gabriel is Vice President of Innovation in the Technology & Operations group at RBC, leading a team which drives RBC’s innovation agenda through internal R&D, external partnerships and engagement in the broader technology and startup communities. Prior to this role, Gabriel was Vice President in the Digital, Payments & Cards group within RBC’s retail bank. Gabriel joined RBC as Managing Director in RBC’s Enterprise Strategy group, where he supported the development of RBC’s group strategy and provided strategic input into RBC’s corporate development activities.
Prior to joining RBC in 2012, Gabriel was with UBS, leading strategic change management across Asia Pacific in the investment bank. Gabriel also worked for McKinsey and Company, based out of the Toronto and Hong Kong offices, advising clients across Canada, US, UK, Hong Kong and southeast Asia.
Gabriel holds a Master in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor in Engineering Science from University of Toronto.
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