Hayden Lansdell

Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Platforms and Data Division, OCIO, Province of BC

Hayden Lansdell was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of the Digital Platforms and Data (DPD) Division in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, on September 12, 2019.

As ADM of DPD, Hayden leads the implementation of the Digital Framework, delivery of a platform architecture and Common Components Program to enable a Digital Government, and provides strategic direction on the Data Roadmap. It will also lead the continuous improvement for DataBC, Data Innovation Program and Data Science Partnership.

Previously, Hayden was the executive director for strategy at the Ministry of International Trade where he oversaw BC’s international marketing activities; he was the communications director at the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training; and he spent eight years in Ottawa leading several regulatory policy and pharmaceutical policy initiatives at both Health Canada and Environment Canada. Hayden joined Citizens’ Services in June 2018 as executive lead and chief data officer for DPD.

Hayden has a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Victoria.

When not at work, Hayden enjoys spending time with his wife and son.