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Shaye Giles Appointed Chief Transformation Officer

Dillon is pleased to announce the appointment of Shayne Giles to the newly created role of Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). In this pivotal role, Shayne will dedicate his full energy to exploring high-value innovation including those that can fuel alternative business models.

Since his appointment to President in 2020, Shayne has led the firm through a period of significant cultural alignment and strategic growth. His proven operational leadership, combined with a long-standing interest in the power of AI, has shaped his view of the industry’s potential and positions him perfectly to lead this charge.

Shayne Giles headshot

“People remain Dillon’s greatest asset, but our industry is evolving at a rapid pace driven by advanced technologies like AI, which I’ve long believed have the potential to truly transform our work. As Chief Transformation Officer, I will be able to focus on what I believe is our most critical strategic imperative: exploring high-value innovations that will define Canada’s place in the future.”

Shayne Giles

Coinciding with this transition, our CEO Sean Hanlon will assume the operational leadership responsibilities previously held by Shayne, providing our core business with a smooth and stable path forward as CEO and President.

The creation of the CTO role represents a leap forward in our strategy and is a testament to Shayne’s unique strengths and abilities.

Please join us in congratulating Shayne!