Anju Virmani

Anju Virmani is a seasoned leader in governance with a distinguished career spanning public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Recently retired as Chief Information Officer of Cargojet Inc. (TSX: CJT), she currently serves on the board of directors of Payments Canada and has recently joined the Board of Governors of Toronto Metropolitan University, where she contributes her expertise in governance, risk management, and organizational transformation. She was previously a board member of Ontario Health, where she played a pivotal role in the Finance, Risk, and Audit Committee and the Innovation and Transformation Committee.

Anju’s governance experience extends to advisory roles on the Advisory Council for National Security and the Cross-Cultural Roundtable on National Security, as well as board memberships with the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network and the Toronto Transit Commission as a citizen board member.

With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, Anju has led organizations through complex transformations, focusing on strategic risk management, innovation, and technology governance. She has a keen interest in ESG, equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as sustainability and climate change. Anju is passionate about promoting diversity in governance and technology, supporting initiatives that empower women in STEM fields through mentorship and scholarships.

Anju holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education from the University of Delhi, an MBA from the City University of New York, and advanced governance credentials, including an ESG designation (GCB.D) from Competent Boards and a Chartered Director (C.Dir) designation. Anju also holds an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the Toronto Metroplitan University.