Tim began his career in technology in 1985, primarily in utilities and large industry. Tim was the senior technology leader for the utility that is now FortisBC from 2000 until 2019. In 2019 Tim took on the role of Director, Corporate Security & Business Continuity at FortisBC. Tim is a current member and former chair of the Western Energy Institute CIO committee, current member of the Canadian Gas Association Security Strategic Steering Committee, current member of the Canadian Electric Association Security Infrastructure Protection Committee, and a former member and chair of the Canadian Electric Association Technology Committee.

Tim began his career in technology in 1985, primarily in utilities and large industry. Tim was the senior technology leader for the utility that is now FortisBC from 2000 until 2019. In 2019 Tim took on the role of Director, Corporate Security & Business Continuity at FortisBC. Tim is a current member and former chair of the Western Energy Institute CIO committee, current member of the Canadian Gas Association Security Strategic Steering Committee, current member of the Canadian Electric Association Security Infrastructure Protection Committee, and a former member and chair of the Canadian Electric Association Technology Committee.

Imran Ahmad is the Canadian head of our technology and innovation industry group and the Canadian co-head of our data protection, privacy and cybersecurity practice. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity lawyer by several legal directories.

Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open source software, and electronic commerce.

As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works very closely with clients to develop and implement practical strategies related to cyber threats and data breaches. He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence and risk allocation advice, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response.

In addition, Imran often acts as “breach counsel” in the event of a cybersecurity incident, such as a data or privacy breach, and has extensive experience in managing complex security incidents and cross-border breaches. He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, an enforcement action or a litigation.

Imran is the author of Canada’s first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management (LexisNexis, August 2017).

In his privacy law practice, he advises clients on compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial privacy and data management laws. He has a particular focus on cross-border data transfer issues and enterprise-wide governance programs related to privacy and information governance. Imran is the former chair of the Privacy and Access to Information Section of the Ontario Bar Association.

Imran is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy law.

Adam is a Director of Business Development at CrowdStrike focusing on the insurance and legal verticals in the Americas. His extensive cyber insurance and cyber risk management experience provides CrowdStrike’s partners and their clients with invaluable expertise. Adam is responsible for developing and managing relationships within these verticals as he provides stewardship, guidance and support in incident response engagements as well as proactive programs to manage cyber risks.

Prior to joining CrowdStrike, Adam was the Managing Director, Cyber Liability Practice for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co, an international insurance brokerage firm. He was responsible for the overall direction of the Cyber Liability Practice including development of state-of-the-art product solutions, cyber risk management, incident response and preventative services, insurance gap analyses, risk exposure analysis, risk modeling, benchmarking, and best practices implementation.

In addition to leading North American business development for CrowdStrike Services, Adam is a regular speaker, contributor and Advisory Board Member for cyber conferences provided by Advisen and Net Diligence.

Kyle Melnychyn has been a Civilian Member of the RCMP since 2010. His educational background includes graduate studies in anti-terrorism law and psychosocial research on criminal behaviour. In his current role he supports RCMP investigations by assessing intelligence with a potential nexus to criminal threats to critical infrastructure within the energy and utilities sector. He is also responsible for developing and managing the partnerships and flow of information between Government of Canada agencies, police services of local jurisdiction, and private corporate security within the oil and gas, nuclear, mining, renewable energy, pipeline and electricity industries.

Hilary is a Client Advisor and Placement Specialist in the Marsh Cyber Practice. Hilary is the Western Region Cyber Specialist, primarily handling Marsh clients in the Western Canadian offices. She is dedicated to the various needs of Marsh clients and colleagues in this capacity.

Hilary’s responsibilities include the placement of Cyber Programs, speaking engagements and advisory services on Cyber Risk Transfer for clients in various industry segments. In this role, she helps clients understand, measure and manage their unique Cyber Risks.

Ms. Pratch joined the FortisBC legal department in 2010 and has held the positions of Senior Counsel, Privacy Officer, Corporate Secretary and most recently Director of Governance and Corporate Compliance. She holds a law degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Development Studies from Dalhousie University, and is called to the bar in both British Columbia and Alberta.

Michelle is Senior Director, Communications and Government Relations for Canfor. She leads the external communications for the company including issues management, government relations, community engagement, media relations and corporate brand positioning.

Prior to joining Canfor, Michelle was a Senior Vice President in the Vancouver office of Canada’s largest communications firm where she primarily led resource sector files with a focus on advancing proposed projects, engaging communities and building positive corporate reputations.

Michelle holds a diploma in marketing communications from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia. In addition, she holds a certificate from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) in public consultation and engagement.

Michelle serves on the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s Planned Giving Advisory Council.

Tim began his career in technology in 1985, primarily in utilities and large industry. Tim was the senior technology leader for the utility that is now FortisBC from 2000 until 2019. In 2019 Tim took on the role of Director, Corporate Security & Business Continuity at FortisBC. Tim is a current member and former chair of the Western Energy Institute CIO committee, current member of the Canadian Gas Association Security Strategic Steering Committee, current member of the Canadian Electric Association Security Infrastructure Protection Committee, and a former member and chair of the Canadian Electric Association Technology Committee.

Imran Ahmad is the Canadian head of our technology and innovation industry group and the Canadian co-head of our data protection, privacy and cybersecurity practice. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity lawyer by several legal directories.

Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open source software, and electronic commerce.

As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works very closely with clients to develop and implement practical strategies related to cyber threats and data breaches. He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence and risk allocation advice, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response.

In addition, Imran often acts as “breach counsel” in the event of a cybersecurity incident, such as a data or privacy breach, and has extensive experience in managing complex security incidents and cross-border breaches. He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, an enforcement action or a litigation.

Imran is the author of Canada’s first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management (LexisNexis, August 2017).

In his privacy law practice, he advises clients on compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial privacy and data management laws. He has a particular focus on cross-border data transfer issues and enterprise-wide governance programs related to privacy and information governance. Imran is the former chair of the Privacy and Access to Information Section of the Ontario Bar Association.

Imran is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy law.

Adam is a Director of Business Development at CrowdStrike focusing on the insurance and legal verticals in the Americas. His extensive cyber insurance and cyber risk management experience provides CrowdStrike’s partners and their clients with invaluable expertise. Adam is responsible for developing and managing relationships within these verticals as he provides stewardship, guidance and support in incident response engagements as well as proactive programs to manage cyber risks.

Prior to joining CrowdStrike, Adam was the Managing Director, Cyber Liability Practice for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co, an international insurance brokerage firm. He was responsible for the overall direction of the Cyber Liability Practice including development of state-of-the-art product solutions, cyber risk management, incident response and preventative services, insurance gap analyses, risk exposure analysis, risk modeling, benchmarking, and best practices implementation.

In addition to leading North American business development for CrowdStrike Services, Adam is a regular speaker, contributor and Advisory Board Member for cyber conferences provided by Advisen and Net Diligence.

Kyle Melnychyn has been a Civilian Member of the RCMP since 2010. His educational background includes graduate studies in anti-terrorism law and psychosocial research on criminal behaviour. In his current role he supports RCMP investigations by assessing intelligence with a potential nexus to criminal threats to critical infrastructure within the energy and utilities sector. He is also responsible for developing and managing the partnerships and flow of information between Government of Canada agencies, police services of local jurisdiction, and private corporate security within the oil and gas, nuclear, mining, renewable energy, pipeline and electricity industries.

Hilary is a Client Advisor and Placement Specialist in the Marsh Cyber Practice. Hilary is the Western Region Cyber Specialist, primarily handling Marsh clients in the Western Canadian offices. She is dedicated to the various needs of Marsh clients and colleagues in this capacity.

Hilary’s responsibilities include the placement of Cyber Programs, speaking engagements and advisory services on Cyber Risk Transfer for clients in various industry segments. In this role, she helps clients understand, measure and manage their unique Cyber Risks.

Ms. Pratch joined the FortisBC legal department in 2010 and has held the positions of Senior Counsel, Privacy Officer, Corporate Secretary and most recently Director of Governance and Corporate Compliance. She holds a law degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Development Studies from Dalhousie University, and is called to the bar in both British Columbia and Alberta.

Michelle is Senior Director, Communications and Government Relations for Canfor. She leads the external communications for the company including issues management, government relations, community engagement, media relations and corporate brand positioning.

Prior to joining Canfor, Michelle was a Senior Vice President in the Vancouver office of Canada’s largest communications firm where she primarily led resource sector files with a focus on advancing proposed projects, engaging communities and building positive corporate reputations.

Michelle holds a diploma in marketing communications from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia. In addition, she holds a certificate from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) in public consultation and engagement.

Michelle serves on the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s Planned Giving Advisory Council.

Tim began his career in technology in 1985, primarily in utilities and large industry. Tim was the senior technology leader for the utility that is now FortisBC from 2000 until 2019. In 2019 Tim took on the role of Director, Corporate Security & Business Continuity at FortisBC. Tim is a current member and former chair of the Western Energy Institute CIO committee, current member of the Canadian Gas Association Security Strategic Steering Committee, current member of the Canadian Electric Association Security Infrastructure Protection Committee, and a former member and chair of the Canadian Electric Association Technology Committee.

Imran Ahmad is the Canadian head of our technology and innovation industry group and the Canadian co-head of our data protection, privacy and cybersecurity practice. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity lawyer by several legal directories.

Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open source software, and electronic commerce.

As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works very closely with clients to develop and implement practical strategies related to cyber threats and data breaches. He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence and risk allocation advice, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response.

In addition, Imran often acts as “breach counsel” in the event of a cybersecurity incident, such as a data or privacy breach, and has extensive experience in managing complex security incidents and cross-border breaches. He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, an enforcement action or a litigation.

Imran is the author of Canada’s first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management (LexisNexis, August 2017).

In his privacy law practice, he advises clients on compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial privacy and data management laws. He has a particular focus on cross-border data transfer issues and enterprise-wide governance programs related to privacy and information governance. Imran is the former chair of the Privacy and Access to Information Section of the Ontario Bar Association.

Imran is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy law.

Adam is a Director of Business Development at CrowdStrike focusing on the insurance and legal verticals in the Americas. His extensive cyber insurance and cyber risk management experience provides CrowdStrike’s partners and their clients with invaluable expertise. Adam is responsible for developing and managing relationships within these verticals as he provides stewardship, guidance and support in incident response engagements as well as proactive programs to manage cyber risks.

Prior to joining CrowdStrike, Adam was the Managing Director, Cyber Liability Practice for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co, an international insurance brokerage firm. He was responsible for the overall direction of the Cyber Liability Practice including development of state-of-the-art product solutions, cyber risk management, incident response and preventative services, insurance gap analyses, risk exposure analysis, risk modeling, benchmarking, and best practices implementation.

In addition to leading North American business development for CrowdStrike Services, Adam is a regular speaker, contributor and Advisory Board Member for cyber conferences provided by Advisen and Net Diligence.

Kyle Melnychyn has been a Civilian Member of the RCMP since 2010. His educational background includes graduate studies in anti-terrorism law and psychosocial research on criminal behaviour. In his current role he supports RCMP investigations by assessing intelligence with a potential nexus to criminal threats to critical infrastructure within the energy and utilities sector. He is also responsible for developing and managing the partnerships and flow of information between Government of Canada agencies, police services of local jurisdiction, and private corporate security within the oil and gas, nuclear, mining, renewable energy, pipeline and electricity industries.

Hilary is a Client Advisor and Placement Specialist in the Marsh Cyber Practice. Hilary is the Western Region Cyber Specialist, primarily handling Marsh clients in the Western Canadian offices. She is dedicated to the various needs of Marsh clients and colleagues in this capacity.

Hilary’s responsibilities include the placement of Cyber Programs, speaking engagements and advisory services on Cyber Risk Transfer for clients in various industry segments. In this role, she helps clients understand, measure and manage their unique Cyber Risks.

Ms. Pratch joined the FortisBC legal department in 2010 and has held the positions of Senior Counsel, Privacy Officer, Corporate Secretary and most recently Director of Governance and Corporate Compliance. She holds a law degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Development Studies from Dalhousie University, and is called to the bar in both British Columbia and Alberta.

Michelle is Senior Director, Communications and Government Relations for Canfor. She leads the external communications for the company including issues management, government relations, community engagement, media relations and corporate brand positioning.

Prior to joining Canfor, Michelle was a Senior Vice President in the Vancouver office of Canada’s largest communications firm where she primarily led resource sector files with a focus on advancing proposed projects, engaging communities and building positive corporate reputations.

Michelle holds a diploma in marketing communications from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia. In addition, she holds a certificate from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) in public consultation and engagement.

Michelle serves on the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s Planned Giving Advisory Council.

Tim began his career in technology in 1985, primarily in utilities and large industry. Tim was the senior technology leader for the utility that is now FortisBC from 2000 until 2019. In 2019 Tim took on the role of Director, Corporate Security & Business Continuity at FortisBC. Tim is a current member and former chair of the Western Energy Institute CIO committee, current member of the Canadian Gas Association Security Strategic Steering Committee, current member of the Canadian Electric Association Security Infrastructure Protection Committee, and a former member and chair of the Canadian Electric Association Technology Committee.

Imran Ahmad is the Canadian head of our technology and innovation industry group and the Canadian co-head of our data protection, privacy and cybersecurity practice. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity lawyer by several legal directories.

Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open source software, and electronic commerce.

As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works very closely with clients to develop and implement practical strategies related to cyber threats and data breaches. He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence and risk allocation advice, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response.

In addition, Imran often acts as “breach counsel” in the event of a cybersecurity incident, such as a data or privacy breach, and has extensive experience in managing complex security incidents and cross-border breaches. He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, an enforcement action or a litigation.

Imran is the author of Canada’s first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management (LexisNexis, August 2017).

In his privacy law practice, he advises clients on compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial privacy and data management laws. He has a particular focus on cross-border data transfer issues and enterprise-wide governance programs related to privacy and information governance. Imran is the former chair of the Privacy and Access to Information Section of the Ontario Bar Association.

Imran is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy law.

Adam is a Director of Business Development at CrowdStrike focusing on the insurance and legal verticals in the Americas. His extensive cyber insurance and cyber risk management experience provides CrowdStrike’s partners and their clients with invaluable expertise. Adam is responsible for developing and managing relationships within these verticals as he provides stewardship, guidance and support in incident response engagements as well as proactive programs to manage cyber risks.

Prior to joining CrowdStrike, Adam was the Managing Director, Cyber Liability Practice for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co, an international insurance brokerage firm. He was responsible for the overall direction of the Cyber Liability Practice including development of state-of-the-art product solutions, cyber risk management, incident response and preventative services, insurance gap analyses, risk exposure analysis, risk modeling, benchmarking, and best practices implementation.

In addition to leading North American business development for CrowdStrike Services, Adam is a regular speaker, contributor and Advisory Board Member for cyber conferences provided by Advisen and Net Diligence.

Kyle Melnychyn has been a Civilian Member of the RCMP since 2010. His educational background includes graduate studies in anti-terrorism law and psychosocial research on criminal behaviour. In his current role he supports RCMP investigations by assessing intelligence with a potential nexus to criminal threats to critical infrastructure within the energy and utilities sector. He is also responsible for developing and managing the partnerships and flow of information between Government of Canada agencies, police services of local jurisdiction, and private corporate security within the oil and gas, nuclear, mining, renewable energy, pipeline and electricity industries.

Hilary is a Client Advisor and Placement Specialist in the Marsh Cyber Practice. Hilary is the Western Region Cyber Specialist, primarily handling Marsh clients in the Western Canadian offices. She is dedicated to the various needs of Marsh clients and colleagues in this capacity.

Hilary’s responsibilities include the placement of Cyber Programs, speaking engagements and advisory services on Cyber Risk Transfer for clients in various industry segments. In this role, she helps clients understand, measure and manage their unique Cyber Risks.

Ms. Pratch joined the FortisBC legal department in 2010 and has held the positions of Senior Counsel, Privacy Officer, Corporate Secretary and most recently Director of Governance and Corporate Compliance. She holds a law degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Development Studies from Dalhousie University, and is called to the bar in both British Columbia and Alberta.

Michelle is Senior Director, Communications and Government Relations for Canfor. She leads the external communications for the company including issues management, government relations, community engagement, media relations and corporate brand positioning.

Prior to joining Canfor, Michelle was a Senior Vice President in the Vancouver office of Canada’s largest communications firm where she primarily led resource sector files with a focus on advancing proposed projects, engaging communities and building positive corporate reputations.

Michelle holds a diploma in marketing communications from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia. In addition, she holds a certificate from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) in public consultation and engagement.

Michelle serves on the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s Planned Giving Advisory Council.

Tim began his career in technology in 1985, primarily in utilities and large industry. Tim was the senior technology leader for the utility that is now FortisBC from 2000 until 2019. In 2019 Tim took on the role of Director, Corporate Security & Business Continuity at FortisBC. Tim is a current member and former chair of the Western Energy Institute CIO committee, current member of the Canadian Gas Association Security Strategic Steering Committee, current member of the Canadian Electric Association Security Infrastructure Protection Committee, and a former member and chair of the Canadian Electric Association Technology Committee.