Maryam Haghighi is Director of Intelligent Systems and Innovation at the Bank of Canada. She leads an enterprise-wide portfolio spanning artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data and compute platforms, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. She shapes the Bank's strategic direction in these areas and works across the institution to translate technological advances into secure, responsible, and scalable capabilities that strengthen decision-making, operational resilience, and the delivery of the Bank's mandate.
Ms. Haghighi also serves as Co-Chair of the G7 Central Bank Quantum Technologies Working Group, where she advances international collaboration and strategic preparedness for the opportunities and risks associated with quantum technologies. Her work contributes to strengthening technological readiness and resilience across central banks and the broader financial system, while helping shape global dialogue on the future of emerging technologies in financial services.
A recognized leader in artificial intelligence, data, and digital transformation, Ms. Haghighi previously served as the Bank's Director of Data Science, where she established the Bank's Data Science Hub and advanced its responsible AI governance approach. She also played a leading role in developing the Bank's quantum strategy and in building enterprise capabilities that enable innovation at scale. Throughout her career, she has led multidisciplinary teams, delivered complex transformation initiatives, and translated emerging technologies into practical solutions across highly regulated sectors.
Ms. Haghighi holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa and is a Chartered Director (C.Dir.). Her work sits at the intersection of technology, governance, and public policy, advancing responsible innovation and strengthening institutional resilience.