Jim Ghadbane

July 9, 2024

Jim Ghadbane is an accomplished executive with a career spanning four decades in progressively senior roles, culminating in a ten-year tenure as President and CEO of CANARIE, operator of the federal backbone of Canada’s National Research and Education Network. He has also led product management, business strategy, and executive teams in Canada’s technology sector.

Throughout his career, Jim has spearheaded transformative initiatives and steered organizations towards strategic growth. Most recently at CANARIE, Jim’s leadership, technical expertise, and focus on stakeholder needs increased the impact and relevance of CANARIE programs and services in Canada’s public and private sectors. With a profound commitment to corporate values, he was instrumental in fostering a culture of service, accountability, and kindness within the organization. Nationally, he worked to strengthen the governance, collaborative operation, and evolution of Canada’s National Research and Education Network, and contributed extensively to the ongoing evolution of the Global Research and Education Network.

Prior to joining CANARIE, Jim held a variety of executive positions at leading Canadian technology companies, including Bridgewater Systems, Ceyba, Alcatel, and Newbridge Networks. Now retired, he continues to serve people and organizations that advance Canada’s well-being and prosperity, sharing his expertise and experience through advisory roles and mentorship, including serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Ocean Networks Canada.

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