Brian Philbin

Brian Philbin is a distinguished IMF Revenue Administration Expert at The International Monetary Fund, bringing over 40 years of comprehensive experience in enterprise risk management, financial management, audit, evaluation, and operations across public and private sectors. His illustrious career includes serving as the Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer at the Canada Revenue Agency from 2010 to 2022, where he led internal audit, program evaluation, and enterprise risk management functions while providing strategic advice to leadership. His private sector experience spans 20 years in executive roles including Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and General Manager across financial services, technology, transportation, and manufacturing industries. As a respected thought leader, Philbin has co-authored research papers on Enterprise Risk Management published by the Conference Board of Canada, The Society of Actuaries, and the OECD, while providing advisory assistance to public sector organizations throughout the Americas, Far East, and Europe. His expertise is further validated by his fellowship in the Quebec Order of Chartered Professional Accountants and his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Montreal, making him a highly regarded figure in global financial and risk management circles. Beyond his full-time positions, he spent six years as a management consultant, offering diverse services to both private and public sector clients, demonstrating his versatility and comprehensive understanding of organizational risk and financial management.