Neil Parry

An accomplished executive with a proven track record for leading national teams delivering security screening services in 89 airports across Canada. Offers leadership and strategic decision-making; expertise in security and access control; program design, implementation and delivery; contract administration; crisis management; human and financial management; and performance management. Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and engagement with diverse communities, Indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities. Known within the aviation security industry for driving efficiencies and maximizing results through the delivery of a positive customer service experience and prudent management of people, budgets and processes. Proven ability in managing budgets in excess of $600 million annually, aligning operational outcomes with regulatory requirements, setting and achieving strategic goals, and leading a national management team to achieve annual objectives and meet customer and stakeholder expectations.

• Various Parliamentary and Sentate Committee appearances
• ACI/NA Montreal 2016 (Panelist)
• IFSSA Geneva 2016 (Speaker)
• ACI-NA Long Beach 2015 (Speaker/Panelist)
• IFSSA Berlin 2014 (Speaker)
• ACI-CAC NA Tucson 2014 (Speaker)
• Passenger Terminal Expo Barcelona 2014 (Speaker/Panelist)
• AVSEC/IATA New York 2013 (Speaker)
• ACI-Public Safety Kansas City 2011 (Speaker)
• ACI/NA Pittsburgh 2010 (Speaker)
• CADSI Ottawa 2010 (Speaker)
• Canadian Association Chiefs of Police Ottawa September 2009 (Speaker)
• World Aviation MBA Seminar Montreal 2009 (Speaker)

• Senior Vice President, Operations for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, a Canadian crown corporation. Leads a branch of 250 employees and be accountable for the delivery of security screening operations at Canada’s 89 designated airports.
• Oversaw implementation of Screening Officer Security Training, Indigenous Awareness Training, Unconscious Bias Training, Accessible Transportation Act initiatives, Official Languages compliance.
• Experienced speaker and panelist at several international forums including the: Airports Council International (ACI); International Forum for Security Screening in Aviation (IFSSA); International Air Transport Association (IATA AVSEC) and the Passenger Terminal Expo.

• Scott Collier, President, Toronto Parking Authority, (416)-558-7175
• Lisa Hamilton, Corporate Secretary, General Counsel, V.P. Corporate Services, CATSA, lisa.hamilton@catsa.gc.ca
• Michael Saunders, retired CEO, CATSA, mnsaunders1@gmail.com