2011 WCO IT Conference and Exhibition


Title
Vice President
Company

Bio
Mr.Thibedeau brings over 22 years of experience and insight into border security, risk assessment frameworks, customs modernization, and the design and development of automated targeting systems. Mr. Thibedeau previously held leadership roles with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) where he was awarded a GTEC (Government of Canada Technology Award) gold medal, and the Canadian Public Service Award of Excellence for his work leading the design and development teams responsible for the TITAN automated risk assessment system. He has provided subject matter expertise and consulted for many international government administrations including the CBSA, Transport Canada, United States Customs and Border Protection, the Dutch Ministry of Defense, and the Barbados Customs and Excise Department.
 
Mr. Thibedeau has researched and co-authored a number of internationally renowned documents including the WCO Customs Risk Management Study, the InterAmerican Development Bank’s Knowledge and Capacity Product (KCP) on Risk Management of Cargo and Passengers, and the WCO’s "Global Container Security and Identification of High Risk Indicators" that served as a core input to the General High Risk Indicator (GHRI) document. The GHRI now forms a major component of the "WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade.”