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Gerry Akkerman CISM, is a senior technology and transformation leader with over 38 years of experience driving business change through innovative use of technology. He currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for Legal Aid British Columbia.
Gerry has extensive experience navigating complex organizational challenges and has been called upon numerous times to support high‑stakes crisis situations. Notably, he served as Incident Command Chief during the recovery from one of British Columbia’s most significant ransomware attacks.
With a strong technical foundation and more than 26 years in leadership roles, Gerry is passionate about developing future leaders and fostering high-performing teams.
He is a member of ISACA and a member of the CIO Association of Canada where he serves as Past President of the Vancouver Chapter.
Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, woodworking, and exploring the outdoors in his travel trailer.