Chantal Ayotte is the Director of Supply Chain Digital Transformation at Transport Canada, where she leads initiatives that help government and industry unlock faster, more strategic insights by aligning people, data, and technology. With 20 years of public service experience across global contexts including postings in Vancouver, Paris, Oslo, Nairobi, and New Delhi, Chantal brings a unique international perspective on how data can drive decision-making in complex environments.
She is a strong advocate for storytelling with data, believing that transformation depends not just on advanced analytics but on the ability to turn complex insights into clear, compelling narratives that leaders can act on. Her work emphasizes building trust in data, aligning technical outputs with strategic priorities, and ensuring that the right foundations, from governance to culture, are in place for digital transformation projects to succeed.
A committed lifelong learner, Chantal has studied neuroscience and artificial intelligence at MIT, holds a Master’s in Economics, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. She continues to champion data as a powerful tool for organizational change, empowering leaders and technical teams alike to see its true strategic value.
operations but also shape long-term strategy.
Day 1: Nov 18, 2025
Day 2: Nov 19, 2025
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OPENING PANEL: WHAT LEADERS WISH THEIR DATA TEAMS KNEW
Bridging the Communication Gap Between Executives and Technical Teams
Senior decision-makers are increasingly relying on data-driven insights to inform high-stakes decisions, but too often, critical information is lost in translation between technical and business domains. Take away specific solutions to:
- Understand the executive lens: what defines “value” in a boardroom context.
- Bridge key disconnects and learn how technical outputs need to be translated into strategic, actionable narratives.
- Structure conversations around risk, opportunity, and outcomes — not just models and metrics.
Advance your understanding of boardroom expectations and gain strategies to elevate the role of data in organizational decision-making.
