Martin Laanstra
Global Director - IT & Information Security @Eavor Technologies Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Global Director - IT & Information Security @Eavor Technologies Inc.
Calgary, FR
Develop and lead global IT and cybersecurity strategy for Eavor, a clean energy innovator, with accountability for an annual IT budget exceeding $5M. Mandated to modernize enterprise systems, improve profitability, strengthen resilience, and enable scalability to support international growth- Improved EBITDA margins by reducing IT OPEX $1.3M annually through SaaS rationalization, vendor governance, and operating model redesign aligned to capital priorities- Established enterprise GRC platform and Trust Center aligning GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC2, and NIST CSF controls. Accelerated audit readiness, automated vendor due diligence, and strengthened investor confidence during capital discussions- Directed enterprise transformation initiatives, including ERP and CRM gap assessments and actionable modernization roadmaps, aligning IT with corporate growth strategy and future business needs- Enabled executive decision-making by designing and deploying business dashboards and real-time analytics, lowering operating costs while equipping leadership with insights to accelerate performance and responsiveness- Strengthened business continuity and risk management through integrated disaster recovery and organizational change programs, reducing exposure and safeguarding operations across global sites.
EDUCATION
Windesheim
Business/Managerial Economics
EXIN
ITIL IT Service Management
EXIN
PRINCE2 Practitioner, Project Management
1-Degree/SHIFT
Morpheus Leadership Program, Leadership Development Program for High Potentials
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
Athabasca University Faculty of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Athabasca University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Management, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Calgary
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
SKILLS
ABOUT MARTIN LAANSTRA
I am a global business and technology leader with a track record of transforming IT into a driver of growth, resilience, and enterprise value. Over my career, I’ve led organizations through digital transformation, M&A integrations, cost optimization, and large-scale infrastructure programs — consistently aligning technology to business strategy and delivering measurable results.Highlights include- Scaling a national solutions business to 26.4% CAGR over five years, tripling revenues, and achieving double-digits YoY growth for many years, with accountability for >$50M+ gross profit targets- Building and operating hyperscale data centers with the potential to generate over $1B in revenue, including design, business model creation (co-location, shared, dedicated, and outsourced hosting services), and operations across facilities serving thousands of racks and global clients- Driving enterprise transformations exceeding $250M in program value, including ERP, CRM, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and business continuity initiatives that improved EBITDA and reduced operational risk- Leading post-merger integrations and corporate transformations that improved resilience, reduced IT OPEX by over $1.3M annually, and enabled seamless Day 1 operations for Fortune 500 and global enterprises.I thrive at the intersection of business leadership and technology innovation — shaping strategy, building high-performing teams, and ensuring that investments deliver sustained competitive advantage. My leadership style emphasizes transparency, accountability, and results, and I bring proven experience working with boards, executive teams, and regulators to align technology with growth objectives.SKILLS- Leadership- Strategy & Planning- Problem-solving- Tech Transformation- Organizational Change- Team Development- Change Management- Communication- Project Management- Business Development- Data Management- IT Service Management- Risk Management- BCP & DRPINDUSTRIESOil & GasFinanceTechnology InnovationTelecomEnergy & UtilitiesInsuranceMiningManufacturingGovernmentMedia & Entertainment
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