We’re excited to welcome Anthony Fields as ECNO’s new Executive Director.
With more than 15 years of senior IT leadership across Ontario’s public education sector, Anthony brings a deep understanding of how technology, governance, and collaboration can drive meaningful outcomes for students, educators, and school communities. From leading major modernization initiatives to advancing cybersecurity and building high-performing teams, his career has been shaped by strategic innovation and practical leadership.
Anthony joins ECNO at a pivotal moment for Ontario’s K–12 sector, where opportunity and pressure exist side by side. School boards are navigating rapid technological change, growing security demands, and increasing financial constraints, all while continuing to deliver reliable, high-quality services.
In this conversation, Anthony shares what drew him to ECNO at this stage in his career, how he plans to balance innovation with operational realities, and what priorities will shape the organization’s direction. He also reflects on what success looks like over the next few years and the challenges facing education today, and how ECNO can continue to be a strong, trusted partner for its members.
Let’s get to know Anthony and his vision for the future of ECNO.