Accessibility Standards Canada: CEO and leadership team

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dino Zuppa is Chief Executive Officer of Accessibility Standards Canada. He oversees the development of equity-based accessibility standards supported by pioneering research funded through the organization’s grants and contributions program.

Under Dino’s leadership, Accessibility Standards Canada has strengthened its national and international profile as a leader in accessible, inclusive and evidence-based standards development. The organization has been named to the Forbes Accessibility 200 list and received a Zero Project Award for its innovative Centre of Expertise and inclusive, equity-based standards development process. 

Dino’s career spans more than 25 years. He has led strategic initiatives across all orders of government in Canada. He is recognized for advancing collaboration with governments, standards development organizations, researchers, disability communities and partners in Canada and internationally. 

Dino holds a Ph.D. and lives in Ottawa with his wife and two children.

Director General, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Sylvianne Poulin was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director of Corporate Services at Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) on January 16, 2025. She is responsible for the human resources, finance, governance and administrative services functions for the organization.

Prior to joining the organization, Sylvianne held several senior positions within the federal government. She was Director of Corporate Planning and Reporting and Director of Financial Management Advisory Services at Indigenous Services Canada. She has also held various positions at Environment and Climate Change Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada.

Sylvianne obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Université du Québec à Hull, specialized in accounting sciences in 1999. She has been a member of CPA-Québec since 2001.