The City of Brampton is proud to announce that Medhanie Tekeste, Chief Information Officer, has received the 2026 IT Excellence Award from Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory services.
Tekeste was recognized in the North America – Large and Enterprise Division as one of this year’s Canadian recipients. The award recognizes IT leaders who have demonstrated measurable improvements in core IT capabilities through stronger strategic processes, optimized operations and alignment with organizational priorities.
The recognition highlights Tekeste’s leadership in advancing the City’s information technology capabilities and supporting continuous improvement in municipal operations and service delivery.
Advancing technology and innovation in Brampton
The City’s Corporate Strategic Plan identifies advancing technology for service delivery as a key priority, recognizing the role of digital innovation in improving municipal operations and services for residents and businesses.
Under Tekeste’s leadership, the City’s IT team is supporting this priority by moving beyond day-to-day technology operations to drive digital transformation across the organization. This work focuses on modernizing processes, strengthening accountability and ensuring technology investments align with the City’s strategic goals.
Key achievements include:
- Strengthening financial accountability: Identifying opportunities to reduce software costs and maximize the value of technology investments.
- Improving project delivery: Enhancing how technology projects are evaluated, prioritized and managed to support timely delivery and alignment with City priorities.
- Advancing responsible AI adoption: In October 2025, Brampton City Council approved a two-year Artificial Intelligence Proof of Concept (PoC) Program to explore how AI can improve municipal services, internal operations and decision-making.
- Enhancing cybersecurity: Strengthening cybersecurity capabilities and risk management practices to better protect City systems, information and digital services.
- Improving collaboration across departments: Building stronger partnerships between IT and City departments to ensure technology solutions respond to operational needs and support effective service delivery.
These improvements are part of the City’s ongoing efforts to build a more efficient, secure and innovative organization while delivering greater value to residents and businesses.
About the Info-Tech IT Excellence Award
The Info-Tech Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in information technology, recognizing individuals and organizations that demonstrate leadership, innovation and measurable impact.
The IT Excellence Award recognizes leaders who have strengthened core IT capabilities through improvements in strategic processes, operational effectiveness and organizational alignment.
Recipients were selected from hundreds of nominees, with achievements evaluated through progress demonstrated in Info-Tech’s IT Management and Governance Diagnostic.
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City of Brampton’s Chief Information Officer Medhanie Tekeste receives 2026 Info-Tech IT Excellence Award
The City of Brampton is proud to announce that Medhanie Tekeste, Chief Information Officer, has received the 2026 IT Excellence Award from Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory services.
Tekeste was recognized in the North America – Large and Enterprise Division as one of this year’s Canadian recipients. The award recognizes IT leaders who have demonstrated measurable improvements in core IT capabilities through stronger strategic processes, optimized operations and alignment with organizational priorities.
The recognition highlights Tekeste’s leadership in advancing the City’s information technology capabilities and supporting continuous improvement in municipal operations and service delivery.
Advancing technology and innovation in Brampton
The City’s Corporate Strategic Plan identifies advancing technology for service delivery as a key priority, recognizing the role of digital innovation in improving municipal operations and services for residents and businesses.
Under Tekeste’s leadership, the City’s IT team is supporting this priority by moving beyond day-to-day technology operations to drive digital transformation across the organization. This work focuses on modernizing processes, strengthening accountability and ensuring technology investments align with the City’s strategic goals.
Key achievements include:
These improvements are part of the City’s ongoing efforts to build a more efficient, secure and innovative organization while delivering greater value to residents and businesses.
About the Info-Tech IT Excellence Award
The Info-Tech Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in information technology, recognizing individuals and organizations that demonstrate leadership, innovation and measurable impact.
The IT Excellence Award recognizes leaders who have strengthened core IT capabilities through improvements in strategic processes, operational effectiveness and organizational alignment.
Recipients were selected from hundreds of nominees, with achievements evaluated through progress demonstrated in Info-Tech’s IT Management and Governance Diagnostic.
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