CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) has announced a major leadership change: Tim Hurlebaus has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and will join the board of directors, effective immediately. He succeeds François Boulanger, who is retiring after nearly 40 years in the IT services industry, including 30 years at CGI.
For the past two years Tim Hurlebaus has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO), responsible for CGI’s operations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia—markets that together represent almost half of the company’s annual revenue.
Tim Hurlebaus assumes leadership of CGI
Julie Godin, CGI’s Acting Chair, highlights Hurlebaus’s extensive experience and deep alignment with the company’s culture and strategic direction.
“With more than 35 years in IT consulting, Tim has been a strong advocate for CGI’s client-proximity model, owner-driven culture and core values. He has led profitable growth across some of CGI’s largest businesses while partnering with clients worldwide to deliver their most complex digital initiatives,” Julie Godin said.
She also emphasized the opportunities created by AI and next-generation technologies for CGI and its clients.
“Powerful technologies like AI are creating significant opportunities to help clients drive transformative change. Tim brings the experience, leadership and the blend of industry knowledge and technical expertise needed to guide CGI’s growth in this AI-augmented era,” she added.
A long career at CGI
Tim Hurlebaus began his career at CGI as a developer and consultant and over decades has held senior roles within the company’s global operations.
He has overseen CGI’s business and growth strategies across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia, serving both commercial and public-sector clients. Prior to becoming COO, he led several of CGI’s strategic business units in the U.S., the world’s largest market for technology services.
As a member of CGI’s executive team for more than a decade, Hurlebaus has played a central role in advancing the company’s growth strategy across consulting, systems integration, managed services and intellectual property.
CGI doubles down on AI and digital transformation
CGI founder and Co-Chair Serge Godin described Hurlebaus as a leader with deep understanding of the company’s operations and its future potential.
“For many years the board has recognized Tim as an innovative leader with the extensive and diverse commercial experience required to successfully lead CGI. Crucially, Tim has a deep understanding of our business and a steadfast commitment to creating value for our clients, employees and shareholders,” Serge Godin said.
Tim Hurlebaus stressed AI’s growing importance to business and how CGI is positioning itself for the next phase of digital transformation.
“As AI continues to unlock enormous opportunities for industry transformation, CGI is well positioned to drive growth as we collaborate with clients to reshape how value is created and how work is organized and executed,” Hurlebaus said.
He added:
“For more than 50 years clients have relied on CGI to deliver their most complex and business-critical projects. In the AI era, that trust is more important than ever as we help clients convert technology potential into tangible business outcomes.”
François Boulanger departs after 30 years at CGI
Outgoing CEO François Boulanger described his time at CGI as an honor and expressed strong confidence in his successor.
“It has been an honor to lead CGI and represent the world-class work of our talented teams. After nearly 40 years in the IT services industry, including 30 years with CGI, I look forward to beginning a new chapter in retirement,” François Boulanger said.
He added:
“Tim is an outstanding leader and I am confident he will continue to build on our strong and resilient foundation while guiding the team into the next phase of growth and global market leadership.”
CGI accelerates into the next phase of AI-driven growth
Serge Godin closed by thanking François Boulanger for his long-standing contributions to the company.
“Throughout his career as CFO, COO and CEO, François led teams around the world to deliver a broad range of business and operational strategies. He has been an exceptional leader, particularly as he guided the company through one of the most dynamic and innovative business cycles in history,” Serge Godin said.
This leadership transition marks the next step in CGI’s continued expansion in AI, digital transformation, cloud computing and advanced IT services across the global market.
CGI and the future of AI-driven transformation
CGI strengthens its position as a global leader in AI, digital transformation, consulting, cloud services and managed services with the appointment of Tim Hurlebaus as President and CEO. The company continues to expand AI-driven solutions for enterprise IT, the public sector, financial services, energy, telecommunications and global industrial markets.
Tim Hurlebaus and the next generation of enterprise AI
With more than 35 years in IT consulting and global business development, Tim Hurlebaus steps into leadership at a time when artificial intelligence, automation and advanced analytics are reshaping how organizations innovate and run mission-critical processes. CGI aims to act as a strategic AI partner for organizations accelerating digital transformation and modernization.
What this means for Swedish companies
Swedish companies face growing demands for digitalization, cybersecurity, AI-driven automation and data-driven innovation. CGI’s continued investments in AI, hybrid cloud and automated business platforms can help companies improve efficiency, reduce cost and build new competitive advantages in a rapidly changing market.
Implications for MSPs in the Nordics
For managed service providers and IT partners in the Nordics, CGI’s leadership change highlights the increasing importance of AI, managed services and digital transformation in the enterprise IT market. Demand for AI-integrated services, automation and secure cloud platforms continues to grow across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Risks and opportunities
The AI era brings significant opportunities along with heightened requirements for data protection, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity. Organizations must ensure responsible AI implementation while protecting operations from advanced cyber threats and complex security risks.
CGI’s global market expansion in AI transformation
CGI is expanding its offerings in AI-driven automation, systems integration, digital transformation, cloud services, analytics and enterprise modernization. The company partners with global clients to modernize mission-critical systems and build scalable digital platforms for the future.
AI, automation and enterprise IT in the Nordics
The Nordic market is seeing substantial investment in AI platforms, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, intelligent automation and data-driven business intelligence. CGI’s new leadership signals a strategic focus on helping organizations navigate the next generation of AI-driven transformation.
CGI, AI and future digital workflows
Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations structure work, analyze data and automate business processes. CGI invests in AI-driven services and consulting that combine human expertise with intelligent automation to create faster, more efficient operations.
Enterprise cybersecurity and AI governance
With wider adoption of generative AI and automated platforms, governance, cybersecurity and compliance become essential for enterprise IT environments. CGI works to deliver secure digital transformation where AI is used responsibly and aligned with business-critical needs.
Global enterprise IT and AI-driven innovation
Global IT consultancies such as CGI are accelerating investments in AI, intelligent automation, cloud infrastructure and digital business transformation. The enterprise AI market is expected to grow significantly as organizations modernize operations and create new digital business models.