Namir Anani, President and CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), is the chief strategist and driving force in bringing ICTC’s world-class centre of expertise and services to industry, education and government; enabling Canada’s advancement as a leader in innovation, productivity in the global economy.
Before joining ICTC, Namir previously led Policy Development & Research at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). He has also held several executive leadership roles in both the private and public sectors including the Department of Canadian Heritage (Director General & CEO), CGI consulting, Nortel, and Novartis (Switzerland). Mr. Anani’s experience extends to; strategic policy development and implementation, learning and capacity building, business transformation, national/international strategic alliances, economic and market research, and technology innovation.
Namir holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Salford (UK) and holds Professional Engineer designation in Ontario (P. Eng.).
Before joining ICTC, Namir previously led Policy Development & Research at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). He has also held several executive leadership roles in both the private and public sectors including the Department of Canadian Heritage (Director General & CEO), CGI consulting, Nortel, and Novartis (Switzerland). Mr. Anani’s experience extends to; strategic policy development and implementation, learning and capacity building, business transformation, national/international strategic alliances, economic and market research, and technology innovation.
Namir holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Salford (UK) and holds Professional Engineer designation in Ontario (P. Eng.).
Demographic shifts, globalization of markets, changing consumer habits and expectations, and fierce competition are all factors that are radically altering how businesses operate and markets function. At the heart of this rapid transformation are innovative technologies - a critical enabler behind any modern economy. Over the next 5 years, the adoption of smart and connected technologies will further transform our economy and society. These technologies predicated under the larger umbrella of the Internet of Things (IoT) have evolved from a promising concept to a projected $9 trillion economy by 2020, according to a recent study by IT research agency, International Data Corporation (IDC).
As businesses here in Canada and around the world continue to be reshaped digital (e-Commerce, e-Manufacturing, e-Banking, others) so does the quest for knowledge and skilled talent accelerate.
ICTC labour market research indicates that in Canada by 2019 over 170,000 critical ICT position will need to be filled. These positions are reflective of an increasing skills gap that has been created by rapid technological change. While building a healthy talent supply through the educational system is the focus of policymakers around the world, the lead time to staff critical positions is a challenge for many industries and especially SMEs. Faced with this reality, many businesses are now deploying workplace recruitment strategies that are increasingly competing for global talent in a tight labour market.
This presentation will address the changing dimension of the skills and labour needs in this impending IoT environment, and explore potential talent strategies in this increasingly global
and competitive environment.
As businesses here in Canada and around the world continue to be reshaped digital (e-Commerce, e-Manufacturing, e-Banking, others) so does the quest for knowledge and skilled talent accelerate.
ICTC labour market research indicates that in Canada by 2019 over 170,000 critical ICT position will need to be filled. These positions are reflective of an increasing skills gap that has been created by rapid technological change. While building a healthy talent supply through the educational system is the focus of policymakers around the world, the lead time to staff critical positions is a challenge for many industries and especially SMEs. Faced with this reality, many businesses are now deploying workplace recruitment strategies that are increasingly competing for global talent in a tight labour market.
This presentation will address the changing dimension of the skills and labour needs in this impending IoT environment, and explore potential talent strategies in this increasingly global
and competitive environment.
