Annette Butikofer
Director
Bachelor of Administration, 1985
Ms. Annette Butikofer began her information technology career in 1985, working as a programmer/analyst for Telecom Australia as part of the university work exchange program, AIESEC. When she returned to Canada, Annette was a programmer/analyst with Woods Gordon Consulting and the Hudson's Bay Company.
In 1991, Annette joined the Information Technology Branch (ITB) of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a Senior Programmer Analyst. During her career with the CRA, Annette held a number of executive positions, most notably as the CIO and Assistant Commissioner, ITB, from 2015 until her retirement in 2021.
Annette has a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a specialization in Management Information Systems from Lakehead University and is also a Certified Management Accountant (CPA/CMA). She also completed a Certificate in Public Sector Leadership and Governance from the University of Ottawa and the Executive Leadership Development Program with the Canada School of Public Service.