Gary Craven is a senior consultant with extensive experience in management consulting, project management, and information systems. He holds several professional designations including Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.), Information Technology Certified Professional (ITCP) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Manitoba (FCMC). He has worked with national and international organizations in both the public and private sectors. Gary is known for his strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills. He also has deep experience in the insurance business, including governance risk and control, M&A integration, and systems migration and modernization.

Gary’s career spans several key roles:

Gary is a partner at Paradigm Consulting Group in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he currently serves on the Board of Directors.

Prior to his current role, Gary held the position of executive partner at PCGI.

Gary contributed significantly to Hewlett-Packard during his tenure as a principal consultant to clients in Western Canada and Ontario.

Gary’s leadership extended to LGS Group Inc., where he served as a director of consulting services completing projects for clients in finance, agriculture, and defence.

Senior Consultant at Westburn Consultants: Earlier in his career, Gary played a key role with the Westburn Division of Homestead Computer Services on projects in Australia, the UK, and the Caribbean.

Gary’s educational background includes:

Agricultural Economics at the University of Manitoba (BSA)

Computer Science at the University of Manitoba (BSc)

MSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba

Gary’s commitment to excellence and his contributions to the field have included executive and board positions both locally and nationally for professional organizations, including the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists, the Canadian Information Processing Society and the Institute of Certified Management Consultants.