About Us
ABOUT US
Who is techNL?
techNL is a not-for-profit industry association representing the province’s technology and innovation sector for over 30 years.
Providing a strong voice for the sector, techNL works closely with industry and government partners to help shape policy and advocate for those issues that matter most to members. We embrace the opportunity to work with like-minded organizations towards shared goals. Our programming is focused on talent development, growth and scale-up, and advancing opportunities in priority sectors where we:
Offer programs
conferences, and events through our Export Innovation Program.
Actively work with stakeholders
to develop short-term and long-term solutions for availability of talent to support the growth of the sector.
Lead the growth
of the medtech ecosystem through Bounce Health Innovation.
Co-lead
the delivery of the new Digital Oil and Gas project together with Energy NL.
Meet regularly
with members of provincial and federal government on issues and opportunities related to the sector.
Provide regular networking events
and communications that keep members and partners informed, engaged, and connected.
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Purpose
To enable a thriving innovation-driven economy in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Vision
To become the most sought-after Canadian tech ecosystem, globally recognized for its collaborative community, diversity, and quality of life.
Strategic Priorities
BUSINESS GROWTH SERVICES
VISIBILITY
A COLLECTIVE INFLUENTIAL VOICE TO THE TECH SECTOR IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
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Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors help shape techNL’s strategic priorities and oversee their implementation. The board is comprised of leaders from a cross-section of the province’s technology and innovation sector that values the input, ideas, and participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
For more information on techNL’s board members, see the profiles below.
2024-25 board nominations
Jacqueline Lee CHAIR
Johanna Brown VICE CHAIR
Lynn Sullivan DIRECTOR
Joe Hickey DIRECTOR
Colette Goodyear DIRECTOR
Hasan Hai DIRECTOR
David Gibbs DIRECTOR
Neil Coombs DIRECTOR
Randy Billard DIRECTOR
Dan Brake PAST CHAIR
Past Chairs of the Board of Directors
Through more than 30 years dedicated to driving the success of the technology industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, techNL has worked together with its members to evolve and expand its mandate to meet the needs of the sector. Governed by a Board of Directors comprised of industry representatives, ensuring the prosperity of the technology sector in the province has always underpinned everything we do.
The Chair of the Board of Directors leads the board in its decisions and actions to ensure techNL’s duties to its members are being fulfilled. These past Chairs of the Board have provided the leadership and guidance which has allowed techNL to grow as an association. We thank our past Chairs for their support, dedication and commitment to techNL and the technology sector in Newfoundland and Labrador:
2022 to 2024 Jacqueline Lee
2021 to 2022 Dan Brake
2019 to 2021 Craig Rowe
2017 to 2019 Kendra MacDonald
2016 to 2017 Ajay Pande
2015 to 2016 Chris Dillon
2014 to 2015 Mandy Woodland
2013 to 2014 Chris Spurvey
2011 to 2013 Gerard Duggan
2010 to 2011 Paul Dubé
2009 to 2010 John Harris
2008 to 2009 Barry Dawe
2007 to 2008 Jeff King
2006 to 2007 Todd Hiscock
2005 to 2005 Des Whelan
2004 to 2005 Derek Sullivan
2003 to 2004 Ian Edwards
2002 to 2003 Harold Snelgrove
2001 to 2002 Cathy Favre
1999 to 2001 Emad Rizkalla
1998 to 1999 Paul Hatcher
1997 to 1998 Terry Johnstone
1996 to 1997 Terry Lomax
1995 to 1996 Erin Keough
1994 to 1995 Dennis Young
1993 to 1994 Dr. Jack Clark
1991 to 1993 Gerry Power
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Team
Florian Villaumé
Chief Executive Officer
Allison Ryan
Manager, Finance and Administration
DIGITAL OIL & GAS INITIATIVE
Dwayne Hopkins
Manager, Digital Oil & Gas
Hayley Perry
Event Coordinator
READY TALENT
Liam Flanagan
Manager, Ready Talent
Megan Dobbin
Special Projects Lead
Rahaf HajAhmad
Special Projects Coordinator
AbdulKabir Sulaiman
Engagement Coordinator
BOUNCE HEALTH INNOVATION
Andy Fisher
Director, Bounce Health Innovation
ADMINISTRATION
Maria Vargas
Office Coordinator
FUTURE TALENT
Mike Mason
Program Manager, Future Talent
Susan Kelly
Manager, Youth Education and Career Development
Ruth Gogoe
Claims Officer
Amy Fitzpatrick
Manager, Marketing and Communication
INNOVATION CENTRE
Meagan Kay-Fowlow
President
Lucas Eldem
Communications & Program Coordinator
Reports
Annual Report 2023
Annual Report 2022
Annual Report 2021