Jennifer joined BCI in January 2017. She is responsible for leading corporate-wide business planning, advanced data analytics solutions, enterprise data governance, and facilities management across BCI’s global offices. With $295 billion of managed assets as of March 31, 2025, BCI is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors within the global capital markets.
Prior to joining BCI, Jennifer spent six years as a technology strategy, program, and project management Consultant for both public and private sector companies. Her consulting work was informed by twelve years of experience in information technology, specializing in human resources and financial systems.
Jennifer holds a bachelor of science from the University of British Columbia, a certificate in project leadership from Cornell University, a project management professional (PMP) designation, and a CFA Institute Investment Foundations® certificate. She has also completed the general management program at Harvard Business School. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors for VIATEC.
Day 1: Nov 18, 2025
12:00 pm
PANEL: STRATEGY
From Centralized to Decentralized — Scaling Data and Analytics Across the Enterprise
Shift from a tightly controlled data centre of excellence to a decentralized model that empowers individual departments, without sacrificing data integrity or governance.
Adopt best practices to:
- Build governance mechanisms that scale with decentralized capabilities.
- Design hybrid data strategies that balance autonomy with enterprise standards.
- Navigate the technical, cultural, and operational shifts needed to democratize data, streamline delivery, and drive faster, more tailored insights across functions.
Increase innovation, responsiveness, and organizational agility through decentralization.
Day 2: Nov 19, 2025
