WestJet announced the appointment of Tanya Foster as Chief Information Officer. Foster will join WestJet's executive leadership on January 9, 2023. Following an extensive global search, Foster will bring more than 20 years of IT experience and forging links between business strategy and technology solutions to WestJet.

As WestJet's Chief Information Officer, she will oversee all aspects of the airline's IT capabilities, ensuring its technology platforms are efficient, easy-to-use and cost effective. Foster joins the airline from Shaw Communications, where she served as Vice-President, Enterprise Solutions and Strategic Delivery. During her time at Shaw Communications, she partnered with business stakeholders to drive topline revenue, create business efficiencies and manage business risk through delivery of modern technology solutions.

Foster is a people-first leader and mentor with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing, diverse teams driving transformation through technology solutions.