About
Our team, led by accomplished Senior Executive and Risk Advisor Paul Townsend, will work with you to develop and implement comprehensive risk management, audit, ethics, and compliance programs, processes, and policies to achieve best in class results.
We have assisted clients to establish value added Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, and SOX programs, as well as assess governance processes, conduct ethics training, and manage fraud investigations. Our services can be as flexible as you need; from a simple contract role, to advising on a retainer basis or simply as a consultancy.
About Paul Townsend
Paul has a wealth of experience as a Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and a Chief Audit Executive. He doesn’t just know theory; he also knows how to implement theory to employ programs effectively. Paul is a Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Quality Auditor (ISO 9001) and also qualified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP). He brings extensive global experience leading world-class compliance, audit, and risk management teams and programs. Known for his innovative and effective approach, Paul is recognized by his clients for his strong business acumen and breadth of knowledge. He holds an MA with Highest Honors from Biola University and currently serves as a Board Member for the Teekay Foundation and Vice-Chair of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).
Paul is recognized for excellence in:
- Global Ethics Training
- ERM Best Practices
- Risk Appetite, Key Risk Indicators and Program Monitoring
- SOX Program Implementation
- Business Continuity Planning
- Risk Based Audit Planning and Audit Program Development
- International Fraud Investigations and Establishing Whistleblower Hotlines
- Cybersecurity Reviews
- Compliance Programs for FCPA, SOX, GDPR
- Lean Six Sigma
- Leading International High-Performing Teams
Professional Experience
- Townsend Risk Advisory, Principal (2019 – current)
- Teekay Corporation, Vice President, Audit, QA, & Chief Risk Officer (2003 – 2019).
- E&Y, Risk Advisory Lead for Western Canada (2002 – 2003)
- 360networks, Senior Director, Risk Management & Audit