Canada’s manufacturing sector spans aerospace, automotive, food production, forestry, and advanced industrial technologies. The combination of distributed operational sites, industrial control systems, and global supply chains makes cybersecurity essential for operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and the protection of intellectual property. The leaders below exemplify the integration of security with business priorities, driving resilience and innovation across Canada’s manufacturing landscape.
Mark Ferguson – Chief Information Security Officer, Bombardier
Mark Ferguson is an executive leader with 28 years’ experience in information and cybersecurity, IT, and risk management. Formerly CISO at Honeywell, he specializes in understanding business requirements, developing strategy, and building teams capable of delivering results.
He oversees Bombardier’s enterprise cybersecurity program, including governance, risk assessment, vulnerability management, crisis management, data protection, audit and compliance, and identity and access management. Mark brings a global perspective to security leadership and has extensive experience with mergers, acquisitions, and team development in complex, multinational environments.
Peter Elliot – Vice President, Information Security Risk & Compliance, Magna International
Peter Elliot is a results-driven cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience leading global teams and managing enterprise security programs. At Magna International, he drives cybersecurity strategy and risk management for a $40 billion multinational operating in 29 countries with 400+ locations.
He balances technical expertise with strategic leadership, leading initiatives like identity and endpoint protection programs and remote work security transitions. Peter fosters a culture of security awareness, aligns cybersecurity with business risk appetite, and regularly engages with boards and executives to strengthen organizational resilience.
Patrick Gilbert – Chief Information Security Officer, CAE
Patrick Gilbert is a bilingual technology leader and three-time CISO with a track record of transforming global cybersecurity strategies. He builds resilient organizations, aligns security with business priorities, and leads high-performing teams to safeguard global assets in complex and aggressive threat environments.
Patrick specializes in incident response, security operations, risk management, and enterprise-wide security architecture. His leadership emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, innovation, and creating security programs that enable business growth while reducing exposure to operational, cyber, and compliance risks.
Ron Lumsdon – Director of Cyber Security and Architecture, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Ron Lumsdon is an Infrastructure Architect with over 20 years of IT experience covering networking, security, mobility, operational technologies, industrial network design, and cloud-based solutions. At Maple Leaf Foods, he leads cybersecurity and architecture, ensuring the organization’s information systems, networks, and assets are protected.
Ron has built plants, data centers, and migrated environments to cloud solutions. His focus includes digital disruption, IoT initiatives, and security compliance, and he brings a practical, people-oriented approach to protecting both IT and operational technology in manufacturing environments.
David Royer – Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Infrastructure, West Fraser
David Royer is a security and infrastructure executive with 25+ years of experience building programs from scratch across multiple industries. He currently leads a 40-person team managing GRC, security operations, infrastructure, and cloud across 60+ West Fraser manufacturing sites in North America and Europe.
David’s focus areas include zero trust implementation, enterprise passkey rollout, M&A integration, cloud security, and operational technology in mills. His leadership spans enterprise security strategy, board reporting, and aligning IT and OT security to drive measurable business outcomes.
Securing Canada’s Manufacturing Sector
Cybersecurity in manufacturing is critical to maintaining production continuity, protecting IP, and supporting global operations. The CISOs featured here demonstrate how security can be aligned with operational priorities, build resilient teams, and enable innovation across complex, distributed environments, creating measurable value for both business and enterprise risk management.