Jessica Rockwood Appointed Chief Technology Officer at IBM Canada

IBM Canada has appointed Jessica Rockwood as Chief Technology Officer, strengthening its technology leadership as the company continues to support Canadian organizations on their AI and digital transformation journeys.

Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Jessica expressed her gratitude to the mentors, colleagues, clients, and partners who have shaped her career. She shared her excitement about helping Canadian organizations harness the potential of artificial intelligence while advancing their digital sovereignty goals.

Leading IBM Canada's Technology Vision

As Chief Technology Officer, Jessica will lead IBM Canada's technology strategy, working closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to accelerate innovation and enterprise AI adoption.

Her role will focus on helping organizations modernize their technology environments, adopt AI responsibly, and build resilient digital foundations that support long-term business growth.

The appointment reinforces IBM Canada's commitment to supporting enterprises as AI becomes an increasingly important driver of business transformation.

Advancing AI and Digital Sovereignty

Jessica's appointment comes at a time when Canadian organizations are placing greater emphasis on secure AI deployment, cloud modernization, and digital sovereignty.

In her new role, she will work with organizations across industries to help them leverage emerging technologies while addressing evolving regulatory, security, and data governance requirements.

Her leadership is expected to support IBM Canada's continued efforts to deliver trusted AI solutions and technology expertise to customers nationwide.

Looking Ahead

As enterprises continue investing in generative AI, hybrid cloud, and secure digital infrastructure, technology leadership remains central to successful transformation initiatives.

With Jessica stepping into the role of Chief Technology Officer, IBM Canada is further strengthening its leadership team to help customers accelerate innovation while building trusted, AI-enabled digital ecosystems.

About IBM

IBM is a global technology company specializing in hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, consulting, and enterprise software. The company helps organizations modernize their technology infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate digital transformation through AI-powered solutions, automation, cybersecurity, and cloud services.