Scott Thompson
Scott Thompson joined IPAC in 2019 as CEO, having completed a 34 year career with the Ontario Public Service.
His tenure with the Ontario government included leadership roles in five different Ministries and Cabinet Office. He served as Deputy Minister of four portfolios, including Finance, Transportation, and Infrastructure.
Throughout his career, Scott has maintained a strong commitment to improving public policy development and decision-making, and helping to guide public servants into being the leaders of tomorrow’s public sector. He was a valued member of the Public Service Commission of Ontario and the Executive Development Committee, and served as the Board Chair for the Ontario Financing Authority.
Scott has also been an active member of IPAC for decades including many years on the Institute’s Research Committee. In 2020, Scott returned to government as Deputy Minister Finance for the Yukon.
His tenure with the Ontario government included leadership roles in five different Ministries and Cabinet Office. He served as Deputy Minister of four portfolios, including Finance, Transportation, and Infrastructure.
Throughout his career, Scott has maintained a strong commitment to improving public policy development and decision-making, and helping to guide public servants into being the leaders of tomorrow’s public sector. He was a valued member of the Public Service Commission of Ontario and the Executive Development Committee, and served as the Board Chair for the Ontario Financing Authority.
Scott has also been an active member of IPAC for decades including many years on the Institute’s Research Committee. In 2020, Scott returned to government as Deputy Minister Finance for the Yukon.
