Distinguished Tax Administration Expert with Global Impact
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The International Monetary FundGordon Hawkes is a Revenue Administration Expert at the International Monetary Fund, leveraging over 37 years of experience from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). His expertise spans performance management, evaluation, and strategic planning, highlighted by his leadership of major initiatives including a comprehensive review of the CRA as a world-class tax administration. Since 2019, Hawkes has served as a short-term expert with the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department, conducting missions across five continents to improve tax administration systems. His professional background includes significant directorship roles in both non-profit and municipal boards, combining practical experience with strategic oversight. A graduate of Carleton University with a degree in psychology, Hawkes brings a unique perspective to tax administration, focusing on organizational behavior and performance improvement in revenue agencies worldwide.