From a professionally trained chef, Kirsten Sutton navigated a significant career pivot to become one of Vancouver’s most celebrated tech execs. With over 30 years of experience in technology, software development and development operations as well as IT infrastructure and services including cyber security, Kirsten has held executive positions at SAP and Vancity, driving transformational change and developing high-performing, engaged teams. Kirsten now heads The NoW of Work’s Technology Programs helping companies responsibly adopt AI.
Her experience in the tech sector spans 30 years. But that only tells part of Kirsten’s story. Apart from being regarded as an energetic, inspiring and authentic leader, Kirsten is a highly engaged community leader: immediate past chair of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and past co-chair of the Government of BC’s Presidents Group which champions accessible and inclusive workplaces, member of the Government of Canada’s Task Force for Women in the Economy, member of the BC Government’s Provincial Accessibility Committee, and director of Science World.
A recipient of many awards, Kirsten has been recognized as a YWCA Woman of Distinction and received a Business in Vancouver Influential Women in Business award. She is also an in-demand speaker with more than 35 engagements a year.
