Ricardo Costa is a technology and enterprise executive with extensive experience leading digital transformation, innovation, cybersecurity and product development across some of Canada's largest organizations.
As Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Purolator, Ricardo leads enterprise technology, digital strategy and product development. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Purolator, Weston Foods, Rogers, Loblaw and Deloitte, and has also served on the Board of Directors of Innovapost.
Ricardo is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving innovation at scale and navigating complex business and technology challenges. In addition to his executive role at Purolator, he serves on the Alectra Inc. Board of Directors and is a member of both the People and Safety Committee and the Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee.
His deep expertise in enterprise technology, governance, cybersecurity and organizational transformation provides valuable perspective in his role as Chair of the GRE&T Centre Advisory Committee, helping guide discussions on emerging technologies, innovation and the future of the energy sector.
Ricardo holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the Universidade de BrasÃlia, professional certifications including CISSP, CISA and CRISC, and the ICD.D designation.
