Ontario Tech University has appointed technology and innovation leader Laura Money as Chair of its Board of Governors, effective September 1.

Ms. Money is Executive Vice-President and Chief Information and Technology Innovation Officer at Sun Life. She brings more than 30 years of experience in technology, innovation, digital transformation, governance and strategic leadership. The Women’s Executive Network (WXN) recently named her one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Honorees for 2026, with recognition in the AI and Technology category.

She joined Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors in September 2024 and served as Vice-Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Throughout her career, she has held senior leadership roles focused on technology and business transformation and has contributed to a range of governance and community organizations. As Board Chair, she will work closely with fellow governors and university leadership to help advance Ontario Tech’s strategic priorities and continued growth.

Ms. Money succeeds Laura Elliott as Chair. Ontario Tech sincerely thanks Ms. Elliott for her many years of dedicated service to the university.

New governors

Ontario Tech also welcomes four new governors for the 2026-2027 academic year:

External governors:

• Nicole McNeill, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across the public and private sectors, including finance, technology, governance and organizational transformation.
• Serge Gattesco, FCPA, FCA, a retired Partner of PwC Canada, has held national executive leadership roles spanning strategy, finance, operations, innovation, technology and people. He also brings extensive governance experience through leadership roles in health care, business and charitable organizations.

Internal elected governors:

• Dr. Peter Lewis, elected Teaching Staff Governor, is Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Director of Ontario Tech’s Mindful AI Research Institute. His internationally recognized research focuses on the trustworthiness and responsible use of AI, and ensuring technology serves society effectively.
• Sameer Qureshi, elected Student Governor, is a third-year Software Engineering student with a strong interest in community engagement, public service and advancing student success.

The university thanks all of its outgoing governors for their dedicated service.

The Board of Governors provides strategic oversight, governance and stewardship in support of Ontario Tech’s mission, long-term sustainability and strategic priorities. See the full list of current governors and learn more about the role of Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors.

Quotes

"It is a privilege to take on the role of Chair of Ontario Tech University's Board of Governors. Having served on the board over the past two years, I have seen firsthand how the tech with a conscience ethos comes to life through innovative teaching, responsible research and student-centred experiences. I look forward to working with my fellow governors and university leadership to help build on that momentum."
- Laura Money, Chair, Board of Governors, Ontario Tech University

“Laura Money’s exceptional leadership experience, strategic insight and deep understanding of technology and innovation make her an outstanding choice to serve as Chair of the Board of Governors. Her expertise will be invaluable as Ontario Tech continues to strengthen its leadership in responsible and human-centred technology, artificial intelligence, energy, research and workforce development. Our new governors also bring valuable perspectives and experience that will help us translate our ambitions into action, support student success and advance Ontario Tech’s continued growth and impact.”
- Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University

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