Michael R. Galin
About Michael R. Galin
Michael R. Galin is the Director of Risk Management at TELUS and serves on advisory boards at York University and The Conference Board of Canada.
Current Roles
Michael R. Galin currently serves as the Director of Risk Management at TELUS in Toronto, Canada. In addition, he is an Advisory Council Member for the Risk Management Program in the School of Continuing Studies at York University. He also participates as an Advisory Board Member for the Council on Emergency Management at The Conference Board of Canada. In these capacities, Michael contributes his extensive expertise in risk and emergency management to guide organizational strategies and policies.
Previous Experience
Michael R. Galin has held several key positions throughout his career. From 2010 to 2015, he was the Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Program Manager at the City of Toronto. Before that, he spent a year as the Director of IT Security Risk Management at Sun Life Financial, where he had both Canadian and global responsibilities. Michael also served as Senior Partner at ContingenSee for 12 years. Earlier in his career, he worked at Aviva Canada as a Senior Manager in Corporate Security and at Celestica as a Senior Risk Management Analyst.
Specialized Expertise
Michael R. Galin specializes in conducting Harmonized Threat Risk Assessments using the RCMP Methodology. He is well-versed in ISO 9001 and 14001 audits and has significant experience in designing and managing physical security systems. His skill set extends to developing and implementing mitigation controls for various risk scenarios and leading governance, policy, and procedure development. Michel has also been involved in pandemic planning initiatives and has led numerous emergency response teams.
Risk Management Contributions
Michael R. Galin has contributed extensively to risk management across various organizations. His experience spans the public and private sectors, including roles where he developed and implemented comprehensive risk management strategies. Notably, at the City of Toronto, he managed the business continuity and disaster recovery program. His work at TELUS and on various advisory councils further exemplifies his commitment to advancing risk management practices.