As CGI looks ahead at 50, Alison C. Reed, CGI Board Member and former CFO of Marks & Spencer and Standard Life, reflects on the attributes that continue to shape the company’s direction.

In this testimonial, Ms. Reed highlights CGI’s focus on building a business grounded in shared values, ownership and collaboration. She speaks to the importance of delivering quality services for clients and forming long-term partnerships supported by a model that brings together local expertise and a global network.

She also discusses how technology is helping organizations respond to changing customer behavior. From her perspective, data and artificial intelligence play an important role in helping clients adapt, particularly in consumer-focused sectors such as retail.

Ms. Reed concludes by reinforcing the values that underpin CGI—professionalism, respect and integrity—and her belief that trusting people enables them to achieve remarkable things. Her perspective reflects how these principles shape CGI as it continues building what’s next.