Touraj Riazi

Touraj Riazi is an experienced professional with a focus on digital government and policy development. Currently serving as an Advisor in Digital at the Canadian Bankers Association since November 2022 and a member of the Technical Committee for the Digital Governance Council since July 2022, Riazi's expertise spans various domains including cybersecurity, data governance, and digital trust. Previously, Riazi held managerial roles at the Ontario Ministry of Finance and Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat, contributing significantly to Ontario’s Digital Data Strategy and public-private partnerships. Riazi's earlier experience includes impactful positions at the NATO Association of Canada, where over 50 policy analyses were published and substantial events were organized, as well as leadership roles at the Canadian Centre for Strategic Studies. Riazi holds a Master of Arts in International Security from Sciences Po and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Concordia University.