About Compugen

We help organizations realize new possibilities.

Human-centered
Technology-enabled

WHO WE ARE

From a small operation in Toronto to Canada's only Technology Ally, we've come a long way in helping organizations realize new possibilities.

To innovate industries, transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder. Through over four decades of knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen helps organizations deliver experience by design. This is what it means to be human-centered and technology-enabled. 

Core Values
The Words We Live By

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Relentlessly Curious

We think differently. We ask questions in an unending pursuit to uncover your why. From the way we engage internally to the bonds we build with our customers and community, this no-stone-unturned passion translates possibility into reality.

 

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Collaborative at the Core

We are grounded in the potential of technology and the impact of people. Through deep discussion and challenging inquiry, we embrace diverse perspectives and celebrate unique views. With true trust in each other creative ideas flow, goals are achieved, and innovation abounds.

 
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Driven to Make a Difference

When you have innovation at hand and intention in your heart, one person can drive change. With one word, one device, one connection; change ignites, and all will flourish.

Enabling Digital Prosperity

“Our initiatives demonstrate Compugen’s commitment to the Indigenous businesses and communities of Canada with clear and tangible impacts. In the technology business, we leverage the tools to empower people with technology and Internet access and work towards digital equity.

 

We are always exploring new ways to engage with Indigenous groups with the help of our partners, whether through education and skill development, community building, employment, or supporting Indigenous business.”

Harry Zarek,
Founder & President

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Reach Broader 

Since our earliest days, we have been committed to strengthening and supporting the communities we live in through our community outreach initiatives

Green4Good
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The Alex
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United Way

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Frontier College

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Compugen History

 

1981
1981

Compugen founded by Harry Zarek.

1984
1984

Becomes an authorized HP personal computer reseller, marking the start of a multi-decade strategic partnership.

1989
1989

Opens the first branch office in Ottawa, transforming from a local business into a national organization.

1990–1999
1990–1999

Rapid expansion across Canada with new branch offices in Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.

2000
2000

At the height of the Dot Com Boom (1999-2002), sold to Norigen Communications, a new CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) with the goal of merging IT and telecommunications into a single entity.

2002
2002

Norigen goes bankrupt. Harry buys the company back.

2007
2007

Ranks as the top solution provider by CDN + 1 millionth service call placed.

2010
2010

Compugen opens Richmond Hill location, dubbed “Club Compugen” by Harry Zarek.

2012
2012

Award-winning Green4Good program launches.

2016
2016

Compugen Systems Inc. established as first U.S. facility in Houston, Texas.

2018
2018

Achieves Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Arrow, Dell EMC Partner of the Year.

2020
2020

Valet Wireless, FoxWise, and NPC join the Compugen Group of Companies.

2023
2023

CPU Systems + MarketDesign Consulting Inc. join the Compugen Group of Companies.

2024
2024

Compugen purchases Canadian defence company, SynerSolutions.

2025
2025

February: Establishes the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) role, formalizing a strategic pivot to align all service delivery with measurable client business outcomes.

September: Expands national service infrastructure with the opening of the Eastern Canada Technology Centre in Montreal.

November: Launches a dedicated Microsoft Solutions Business unit, CxMSB, to consolidate all Microsoft technology within a single practice.

2026
2026

Establishes the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) role, formalizing a unified sales leadership model that better aligns Marketing and Sales.

January: Entered a strategic collaboration with AXL Venture Studio, bridging the gap between applied AI research and commercial enterprise solutions.

1981
1981

Compugen founded by Harry Zarek.

1984
1984

Becomes an authorized HP personal computer reseller, marking the start of a multi-decade strategic partnership.

1989
1989

Opens the first branch office in Ottawa, transforming from a local business into a national organization.

1990–1999
1990–1999

Rapid expansion across Canada with new branch offices in Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.

2000
2000

At the height of the Dot Com Boom (1999-2002), sold to Norigen Communications, a new CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) with the goal of merging IT and telecommunications into a single entity.

2002
2002

Norigen goes bankrupt. Harry buys the company back.

2007
2007

Ranks as the top solution provider by CDN + 1 millionth service call placed.

2010
2010

Compugen opens Richmond Hill location, dubbed “Club Compugen” by Harry Zarek.

2012
2012

Award-winning Green4Good program launches.

2016
2016

Compugen Systems Inc. established as first U.S. facility in Houston, Texas.

2018
2018

Achieves Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Arrow, Dell EMC Partner of the Year.

2020
2020

Valet Wireless, FoxWise, and NPC join the Compugen Group of Companies.

2023
2023

CPU Systems + MarketDesign Consulting Inc. join the Compugen Group of Companies.

2024
2024

Compugen purchases Canadian defence company, SynerSolutions.

2025
2025

February: Establishes the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) role, formalizing a strategic pivot to align all service delivery with measurable client business outcomes.

September: Expands national service infrastructure with the opening of the Eastern Canada Technology Centre in Montreal.

November: Launches a dedicated Microsoft Solutions Business unit, CxMSB, to consolidate all Microsoft technology within a single practice.

2026
2026

Establishes the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) role, formalizing a unified sales leadership model that better aligns Marketing and Sales.

January: Entered a strategic collaboration with AXL Venture Studio, bridging the gap between applied AI research and commercial enterprise solutions.

Collaborative at the Core

Driven to make a difference, we’re here to help you achieve more. We are grounded in the potential of technology and the impact of people. With true trust in each other that creative ideas flow, goals are achieved, and innovation abounds.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

  • Harry Zarek

    Harry Zarek
    Founder + President

  • austin

    David Austin
    Chief Financial Officer

  • Jeremy

    Jeremy Erlick
    Chief Sales Officer | Chief Operating Officer

  • Stéphan Wener

    Stéphan Wener
    Chief Customer Officer

  • Shari Rothman Headshot

    Shari Rothman
    Vice President of Marketing

  • grosh

    Marty Grosh
    Vice President of Services

  • reid

    Dean Reid
    Vice President of Information Technology

  • Taras Korec CI VP of Operations

    Taras Korec
    Vice President of Operations

  • Adam Oruclar

    Adam Oruclar
    Vice President of Sales, West

  • Susan Oliver

    Susan Oliver
    Vice President of People + Culture

Think Bigger

Sustainability in Action 

Green isn't just a colour we choose; it echos our commitment to sustainability.

 

Going green is a comprehensive movement that extends beyond mere cost savings and environmental preservation. By aligning our organization's environmental endeavors with corporate citizenship, we've partnered with Green4Good to unite our professional passions with our personal commitments to doing and being better. We're driven to make a difference.

Steps to Sustainability
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