Kris Galay

Kris Galay is a seasoned tax professional currently serving as the Senior Manager, Energy Transition Lead and Tax Operations at Irving Oil, where responsibilities include strategic tax leadership and acting as a trusted advisor on clean energy initiatives. Previously, Kris held the role of Tax Director at J.D. Irving, Limited, successfully streamlining tax processes and implementing development plans for staff. Kris also directed tax operations at TransAlta during a transformative period, overseeing multiple M&A transactions and achieving significant savings. Other notable positions include Manager of Tax Planning at Enbridge, Director of Income Tax at Ryan, Director of Tax at Biovail, and Director of Tax and Treasury at CML Healthcare. Early career experience includes a role at EY, contributing to a strong foundation in corporate tax and compliance. Kris holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from McMaster University.