Janice Fischer is a seasoned and globally recognized executive with decades of experience in leading complex business transformations, optimizing operations, and delivering substantial results across a wide range of industries. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a proven track record of increasing revenue, profit, and customer satisfaction for Fortune 500 companies. Known for her no-nonsense, results-driven approach, Janice excels at navigating and solving complex business challenges, with a particular focus on driving significant change through strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder buy-in.
Having worked across multiple continents, Janice has honed her expertise in enterprise IT, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while managing multimillion-dollar portfolios. Her leadership spans global organizations, where she has demonstrated the ability to both strategize at the highest level and roll up her sleeves to execute on the ground. This rare combination of skills makes her an invaluable asset to the C-suite, as she helps organizations align their strategic vision with day-to-day operations to drive tangible outcomes.
In 2023, Janice founded Fiscenzie Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to delivering complex transformation projects and providing strategic advisory services in operations, M&A, cybersecurity, risk, and compliance. Under her leadership, Fiscenzie Solutions has undertaken numerous high-profile projects, including leading a multimillion-dollar integration of a major acquisition for a global security services software company, and guiding a global bank through a massive transformation to consolidate local operations into global functions, generating substantial cost savings and efficiency gains.
Prior to founding Fiscenzie Solutions, Janice held several key leadership roles at IBM, where she was instrumental in shaping the company’s strategy and operations on a global scale. As the General Manager of Transformation, Risk, Security, and Certifications at IBM Cloud, she was responsible for overseeing the integration of capabilities from multiple acquisitions and creating a unified cloud stack, ultimately helping to launch industry-leading solutions such as IBM Cloud for Financial Services. Her leadership in transforming IBM Cloud’s security posture also included spearheading the company’s chief information security officer (CISO) role, where she significantly enhanced compliance standards and reengineered critical certifications, passing over 20 audits on the first attempt, including SOC2 and PCI.
Janice’s earlier roles at IBM also included serving as Vice President of Global Resource Export Centers, where she led a 40,000-person global team and drove an impressive 10% increase in offshore utilization. As Vice President of Transformation within IBM’s Global Technology Services, Janice restructured the company’s largest business unit, focusing on driving efficiency, rapid decision-making, and aligning the organization to meet shifting market demands. Her success in these roles laid the foundation for her reputation as a transformational leader capable of driving results in even the most challenging environments.
Beyond her corporate roles, Janice has demonstrated a deep commitment to community leadership. She has served on several prominent boards, including as Chair of the Board of Directors for Aman Lara, Founding Board Member and Treasurer of LSI, and a past member of the Executive Committee of the York Region United Way Cabinet. Her extensive volunteer work, particularly with organizations like Toronto Lawyers Feed the Hungry, underscores her passion for giving back to the community and supporting social causes.
Janice holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of Waterloo. She is fluent in English and speaks basic French and German, which has further supported her work in global environments.
As a leader, Janice is driven by the desire to create meaningful change that delivers tangible benefits to both organizations and customers alike. She is passionate about helping businesses navigate complex challenges, harnessing technology, and building organizational structures that align with strategic goals. With her broad international experience, proven leadership skills, and ability to drive large-scale transformations, Janice Fischer is uniquely positioned to contribute to the success of forward-thinking companies in the global marketplace.
Character
Janice Fischer is a results-driven, no-nonsense leader known for her integrity, accountability, and ability to navigate complex challenges with a focus on creating meaningful change.
Knowledge
With decades of experience in enterprise IT, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and risk management, Janice has developed deep expertise in driving business transformations and delivering significant operational improvements.
Strategic
She excels in aligning strategic vision with execution, transforming businesses through meticulous planning, stakeholder engagement, and driving multimillion-dollar initiatives across global organizations.
Communication
Janice effectively communicates complex strategies and operations to all levels of an organization, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and clarity in both global and cross-functional teams.
