Sue Paish
CEO, Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster
Sue is the CEO of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster – driving the development of digital technology platforms and products that will transform businesses around the world making Canada a world leader in digital technology. Working with over 500 organizations, the Supercluster supports private sector led consortia to leverage Canada’s expertise in data analytics, genomics, mixed and augmented reality, the Internet of Things and quantum computing to deliver world leading technologies while creating jobs and growing Canada’s international competitiveness. In March the Supercluster announced its first cohort of seven projects which will deliver improvements and business opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing and natural resources.
Prior to joining the Supercluster Sue was the Managing Partner of one of Canada’s leading law firms, the CEO of Canada’s largest chain of independent retail pharmacies and most recently the CEO of Canada’s largest diagnostic lab. In each of these roles Sue mobilized diverse teams to drive business growth, implement large-scale organizational change and develop and implement transformational technologies.
Sue and her husband Brad are the proud parents of three daughters and when not transforming organizations, Sue and her family can be found in remote areas of BC’s wilderness, exploring all that BC has to offer. Sue has been recognized for community and business leadership with awards including: Honorary Doctorate of Technology (BCIT), UBC Faculty of Law Distinguished Alumni Award, YWCA Woman of Distinction, Queen’s Counsel, Hall of Fame for Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and the Influential Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sue is the CEO of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster – driving the development of digital technology platforms and products that will transform businesses around the world making Canada a world leader in digital technology. Working with over 500 organizations, the Supercluster supports private sector led consortia to leverage Canada’s expertise in data analytics, genomics, mixed and augmented reality, the Internet of Things and quantum computing to deliver world leading technologies while creating jobs and growing Canada’s international competitiveness. In March the Supercluster announced its first cohort of seven projects which will deliver improvements and business opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing and natural resources.
Prior to joining the Supercluster Sue was the Managing Partner of one of Canada’s leading law firms, the CEO of Canada’s largest chain of independent retail pharmacies and most recently the CEO of Canada’s largest diagnostic lab. In each of these roles Sue mobilized diverse teams to drive business growth, implement large-scale organizational change and develop and implement transformational technologies.
Sue and her husband Brad are the proud parents of three daughters and when not transforming organizations, Sue and her family can be found in remote areas of BC’s wilderness, exploring all that BC has to offer. Sue has been recognized for community and business leadership with awards including: Honorary Doctorate of Technology (BCIT), UBC Faculty of Law Distinguished Alumni Award, YWCA Woman of Distinction, Queen’s Counsel, Hall of Fame for Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and the Influential Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award.
