Driving sustainable and profitable business growth requires the right mindset, strategy, and capabilities.
The BC Tech Dragon 1-on-1 program matches up-and-coming companies with experienced Dragons to help accelerate their success through connection, mentorship and thought-sharing.
BC Tech Dragons are industry experts, innovators and seasoned entrepreneurs, who are committed to helping BC Tech members to grow and scale.
Learn more about each of our BC Tech Dragons in the directory below.
Rizwan Somji
CEO Cymax GroupCompany info
Riz joined Cymax Group in 2015 as head of technology and was appointed COO in 2018. Riz is a genuine, high-energy leader who empowers his team with the tools they need to have fun and succeed.
His leadership has guided the company through a period of rapid growth and pivotal award-winning digital transformation across all brands, including Freight Club and Channel Gate, since becoming CEO in 2019.
Riz participates in several advisory boards, fundraising groups, and mentorship programs. As a volunteer coach for the Shaheen Football Club for over 20 years, he believes that social responsibility is critical to both corporate and personal growth.
Riz holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia where he co-founded ResponseTek.
In 2020, Riz was awarded the distinction of Business Person of the Year by the Burnaby Board of Trade. Riz is also a proud EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Pacific Winner.