Stephen McDonnell

Stephen McDonnell has extensive experience in technology governance and architecture, serving as VP of Technology Governance & Chief Architect at Canadian Tire Corporation from January 2021 to March 2025. Prior to this, Stephen held several leadership roles at Rogers Communications from May 2007 to January 2021, including Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture, where responsibilities included supporting various business units and defining IT strategy. Additional positions at Rogers involved overseeing video platform technology and leading cross-functional teams for digital video products. Earlier in Stephen's career, roles at Bell ExpressVu LP included Director of Digital Technology, where management of digital set-top boxes and software was crucial, as well as IT leadership in major financial system transformations. Stephen’s expertise spans enterprise architecture, digital technology, and strategic IT development across multiple sectors.