Brandon Bignell
Partner, Financial Advisory Services & National Public Sector Leader
Executive summary
Brandon Bignell is a 40 Under 40 (Ottawa) award recipient with more than 20 years of experience spanning the private and public sectors. As a Partner in Financial Advisory Services for the national capital region, he leads a large team delivering risk management, internal audit, program reviews, evaluations, and independent third-party reviews of major IT transformations and large-scale infrastructure projects.
In his role as BDO Canada's National Public Sector Leader, Brandon works closely with federal, provincial, municipal, and Indigenous governments to develop innovative solutions that drive risk management, enable organizational transformation, and achieve improved outcomes.
Prior to joining BDO, Brandon spent a decade with the Government of Canada, holding roles at the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Canada Post Corporation, and the Assembly of First Nations. His extensive experience allows him to help clients not only identify, assess, and mitigate risks but also successfully navigate complex transformations with a deep understanding of their unique perspectives and objectives.
Professional affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors
Canadian Evaluation Society
Professional designations and education
Honours B.A in Law and Political Science, with minors in Psychology and Sociology, Carleton University, Ottawa (2008)
Honours B.A. in Criminology with a concentration in Sociology, Carleton University, Ottawa (2008)
Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors
Certification in Risk Management Assurance, Institute of Internal Auditors