Sherry Colbourne is a technology executive, innovation strategist, and ecosystem builder with more than 30 years of experience helping innovators turn ideas into impact. She brings deep expertise in governance, financial oversight, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
Throughout her career, she has worked with startups, researchers, investors, governments, and industry leaders to advance innovation, commercialize technology, and strengthen innovation ecosystems across Canada. Her expertise spans technology commercialization, artificial intelligence, governance, strategic planning, and organizational growth. She is particularly recognized for her ability to translate emerging technologies into practical, responsible strategies that strengthen organization effectiveness while serving the communities they support.
A passionate advocate for innovation and a lifelong learner, Sherry is particularly interested in the intersection of technology, science, creativity, and problem-solving, and the opportunities that emerge when organizations create pathways for diverse thinkers to contribute their talents.
As an Advisory Board Member with the First Institute of Canadian Inventors (FICI), Sherry will support the organization’s strategic growth and mission to elevate and empower Canadian inventors.
