Vice President of Innovation and Chief Information Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority
Lynette DuJohn is the Vice President of Innovation and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), one of the world’s leading airports, where she is at the forefront of the digital transformation of the global aviation industry.
Lynette leads YVR’s Digital Twin Platform, a globally recognized application for the aviation industry that optimizes passenger flow, facilities maintenance and planning by leveraging an airport’s vast data sets through 2D and 3D visualizations. Also under her leadership, YVR has established the Innovation Hub at YVR, a platform dedicated to testing and trialing sustainable technologies in collaboration with the community and for the benefit of employees, passengers, and the region.
With a deep understanding of the opportunities presented by emerging technologies and advanced analytics while balancing cyber security risks, Lynette has a track record of successfully leading large-scale digital initiatives such as biometric screening and automated border control. As a licensed Professional Civil Engineer, she is uniquely qualified to solve problems at the nexus of the physical and digital worlds.
Lynette sits on the board of BC Hydro, a leading Canadian hydro power authority focused on electrification, renewable energy, and reconciliation with indigenous peoples. YVR is located on the traditional and unceded territory of Musqueam. In her role, Lynette is dedicated to advancing YVR and Musqueam’s Sustainability and Friendship Agreement to achieve a mutually beneficial future for their shared community.
Participating in: Industry 4.0: Data automation and AI for the Canadian supply chain