Dr. Marry Gunaratnam is a globally recognized technology and engineering leader, serving as Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Northern Credit Union, a $2B+ regulated financial institution in Canada with over 80,000 members. She leads enterprise-scale transformation across banking modernization, AI governance, cybersecurity, digital platforms, and infrastructure resilience, operating at the intersection of innovation and regulatory accountability.

Dr. Gunaratnam holds a Professional Doctorate in Digital Transformation & Systems Engineering, an Executive MBA, and a Master of Engineering. She is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and Project Management Professional (PMP). With over 20 years of experience in global financial institutions, including executive leadership at JPMorgan, she is known for navigating complex, high-stakes transformations where technology decisions carry enterprise-wide and systemic implications.

In 2025, she led the replacement of a legacy banking platform, established a board-approved enterprise AI governance framework aligned with NIST standards, and strengthened cybersecurity and disaster-recovery assurance through independent validation.

Her leadership has earned national and international recognition, including honors at the UK Parliament (House of Lords) as a Global Power Leader, Top 40 Under 40 in Canada and Ottawa, and a Businesswoman of the Year (Lifetime Achievement) finalist. A sought-after speaker and mentor, Dr. Gunaratnam champions ethical lead