Cecilia Hou

Cecilia Hou is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in leadership roles driving strategy, planning, and operations in the tech industry, focusing on software licensing, smart devices, and fibre infrastructure.

Her expertise spans corporate strategy, strategic planning, business roadmap development, operations management, process design and improvement, business intelligence, and quantitative/qualitative analytics.

Cecilia has a unique background with education in engineering and business, holding Masters of Business Administration from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and Smith School of Business at Queen's University, along with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

She has held key positions at reputable organizations including NordStar Capital, Tucows, Google-acquired North, Dolby Laboratories, TD Bank Group, GE Digital Energy, and BlackBerry, where she managed various functions such as strategic planning, business operations, business development, risk management, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain coordination.

Passionate about scaling new business ventures and startups, Cecilia excels in leading cross-functional teams, balancing strategic planning with hands-on team execution, drawing from her experience in both VC-funded startups and corporate environments.

Her skill set includes a deep understanding of operational processes, experience design, and effective execution strategies, making her a valuable asset for any organization looking to drive growth and innovation.

With a track record of success in optimizing business operations and implementing data-driven strategies, Cecilia Hou emerges as a dynamic professional with a blend of technical expertise and business acumen.