Communitech Announces the Appointment of Four New Members to Its Board of Directors

KITCHENER, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Communitech announced today the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Bringing years of experience and leadership from leading technology organizations, the new board members are ready to support Communitech as it continues to deliver on its mission of helping founders start, grow and succeed.

The following new board members have been appointed for the 2024-2025 term:

• Adam Belsher, CEO, Magnet Forensics
• Ruth Casselman, CEO, Accelerator Centre
• Hongwei Liu, Founder and CEO, Mappedin
• Iain Stewart, Former President of the National Research Council of Canada

“We’re excited to welcome our new board members to Communitech. We all share a passion for supporting founders at every stage of their journey. We’re looking forward to working together to build a strong tech ecosystem and keep Waterloo Region on the map as the best place to build a company, a family and a community,” said Chris Albinson, President and CEO of Communitech. “With their diverse skills and experience, I know our new members will bring a lot to the table and help us make an even bigger impact.”

The Communitech Board of Directors is a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs and senior business leaders who are committed to championing Canada’s innovation economy and supporting world-class tech organizations from coast to coast. Catherine Graham, CEO of commonsku, will continue as Chair of the Board, while Michael Doughty, President and CEO (Retired), Manulife Canada, will remain as Vice Chair.

The four new members of the Communitech Board of Directors join the following individuals for the 2024-2025 term:

• Chris Albinson, President and CEO, Communitech
• Peter Barr, Chief Strategy Officer, AltaML
• Martin Basiri, Founder and CEO, Passage
• Bill Currie, Vice Chair (Retired), Deloitte
• Michael Doughty, President and CEO (Retired), Manulife Canada
• Michael Eubanks, SVP, Operations Support and Chief Information Officer, goeasy Ltd.
• Bogdan Frusina, Chief Strategy Officer and Founder, Dejero Labs Inc.
• Debbie Gamble, Chief Officer, Innovation Labs and New Ventures, Interac
• Catherine Graham, CEO, commonsku
• Amy Hastings, General Counsel
• Andrew MacLeod, President and CEO, Postmedia Network Inc.
• Erin Stephenson, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, DOZR

For more information about Communitech and its Board of Directors, please visit communitech.ca.

About Communitech
Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed. Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since. We are doubling down on our commitment to elevate Waterloo Region as an innovation hub on the global stage. A strong and vibrant region is essential for a prosperous province and resilient nation. Firmly rooted in our commitment to Tech for Good^®, we collaborate with tech communities from coast to coast to create growth opportunities for our founders. With a unified support network, we are shaping a future where Canadian tech sets trends and sparks inspiration worldwide. Our superpower is the ability to connect, convene and catalyze: we bring people, opportunities and resources together, create space for collaboration and partnerships, and provide the tools and support tech companies need to scale.