Brian is a senior municipal IT leader and consultant with extensive experience in technology governance, strategy, and risk management. Over a long career with the City of London, he held several senior roles including Manager of Corporate Systems, Manager of Infrastructure, Manager of Information Security, and Division Manager responsible for Enterprise IT Governance, IT Risk and Compliance, the PMO, and IT strategy development. During this time, he led major corporate initiatives including the implementation of an enterprise-wide IT governance model, chairing the Corporate IT Steering Committee, and establishing the City’s Information Security Office from the ground up.
Since transitioning to consulting in 2014, Brian has supported numerous public and private sector organizations by conducting IT organizational reviews, governance and compliance assessments, and advising on cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Known for his practical, risk-informed approach, Brian brings deep expertise in IT strategy and planning, security and risk management, governance design, and IT skills and organizational assessments.
Time with Perry Group: Since 2017
Time in Municipal Government: 20 years, from Network Administrator to Associate IT Director
Municipal Experience: City of London (Ontario)
Specialities: Cybersecurity, IT Skills Assessments
Skills: Details focused, organized
Recent Projects: Saint John cybersecurity assessment, Stouffville IT Skills and Job Descriptions
Fave Recent Project: All of them
Hobbies: Languages, keyboard/piano, squash
Fun Fact: I have 3 kids, all born on different continents