News Summary

Canadian tech companies are starting 2025 with significant leadership changes. Burnaby-based legaltech firm Clio has promoted Luke Slan to general manager of its Canadian operations. Slan, who joined Clio as an account executive in 2018, is tasked with expanding the company’s footprint in the Canadian legal market. Clio recently closed a historic $1.24 billion CAD Series F funding round. Additionally, Intel has named Asma Aziz as the general manager of Intel Canada, aiming to strengthen its presence in the country. British Columbia-based ThoughtExchange has appointed George Psiharis as CEO, transitioning from his previous role as COO at Clio. Toronto’s cybersecurity company Lorica has appointed Marcella Arthur as CEO, following a brief tenure by Mark Girvan. Lastly, healthtech startup Verv from Sudbury announced John Simmons as its executive chairman and interim CEO, furthering its mission in at-home blood testing innovation.