Andrew Maw
BSc
Economist, Regulatory Expert
Country of Residence
Current Professional Activities
Andrew’s focus since retiring from the Canadian federal public service has been to help clients improve digital service delivery, maximizing the use of the client’s data holdings and helping government regulators move to risk-based compliance models derived from data about the regulated persons or businesses for which they are responsible. This often involves developing risk models and conceiving how the model can be practically applied in the daily operations of the client.
After years as an executive, delivering programs and operations, Andrew is keen to find applied solutions, using case management and other software tools to assist clients to quickly move from models to applied operational tools. Often some kind of advanced statistical model is put in place using machine learning and other advanced techniques. There is typically a need to improve data management and to mine the data holdings, using advanced analytics to meet a range of organisational needs. As part of this work contracts often include, business transformation, project management, coaching, and change management engagements.
Professional Experience
Andrew is a seasoned executive with strong leadership, analytical, operational management, policy development, program management, marketing, consulting, planning and strategic thinking skills. He consistently brings a creative and innovative approach to problem solving and program planning. As a former executive in the Canadian federal public service, he has obtained extensive experience as an executive with significant financial and human resource authorities. In addition, he has extensive experience managing national programs, policy development, transformations, analytics and technology services as well as decentralized regional operations and programs.
After completing a Bachelor of Social Science, Honours in Economics, at the University of Ottawa Andrew joined the Canadian federal public service. He held a variety of roles including Chief Risk and Data Officer at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Director General at the Canada School of the Public Service, Regional Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Management at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Regional Director, CORCAN and Assistant Director, Census and Advisory Services at Statistics Canada amongst other roles. He has led regulatory programs, data and analytics programs, program delivery, policy development, grants and contribution programs and services to Indigenous People amongst other roles. His breadth of experience gives him insights and experience that he applies in his consulting practice to assist clients.
Academia, Publishing, Awards
- PeopleCert & Axelos Management of Risk, Practitioner Certificate in Risk Management January 2023
- PeopleCert & Axelos Management of Portfolios – Foundation Certificate in Portfolios Management June 2022
- Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner – intermediate - Spring 2021
- Environmental Business Leadership –The Ivey Academy, Western University – Spring 2016
- Living Leadership Program – Executive Leadership (2010 cohort) Canada School of the Public Service
Role at RSI
Andrew Maw brings deep expertise in digital service delivery, data-driven risk modeling, and regulatory transformation, helping clients transition to risk-based compliance models and operationalize advanced analytics. With extensive executive experience in the Canadian federal public service, he specializes in applied solutions that leverage data, machine learning, and business transformation strategies to enhance decision-making and regulatory effectiveness.
