The Central Interior Business Accelerator (CIBA) has appointed Sachin Singh as its new executive director. Singh, a Thompson Rivers University alumnus with a Master’s in Business Administration, brings more than 15 years of experience in the technology, agriculture, and startup sectors to the role.
In a news release, CIBA stated that Singh has held previous positions at SAP Canada, Farm FinTech, and Agro Sapiens, and has successfully mentored over 10 ventures. His priorities for CIBA include strengthening partnerships, particularly with Thompson Rivers University, launching regional micro-hubs to expand the non-profit’s reach, and attracting funding to help grow startups.
“I am honoured to lead CIBA at this pivotal moment in our region’s economic development,” Singh said in a statement. “Together with our partners across the Thompson-Nicola and South Cariboo regions, we will build an inclusive innovation ecosystem that creates meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs while driving sustainable economic growth for our communities.”
Fiona Chan, board chair for CIBA, expressed enthusiasm about Singh’s appointment, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Sachin as our new executive director. His vision for transforming Kamloops into a technology hub, combined with his commitment to fostering collaboration with regional stakeholders, makes him the ideal leader to advance CIBA’s mission of catalyzing innovation and economic growth across the Thompson-Nicola and South Cariboo regions.”
The announcement comes about two months after CIBA, formerly known as Kamloops Innovation, revealed its new name and brand identity, reflecting the organization’s expanding reach. CIBA offers business mentorship and support to startups, entrepreneurs, businesses, and municipal corporations.
