James Cohen is Senior Director, Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s in Toronto, where he provides thought leadership and strategic sales initiatives focused on the Canadian government
James has over 15 years’ experience in the international and Canadian non-profit sector, conducting programming, research, and training in areas of anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, security, and international development, working with governments, civil society, and businesses around the world. Prior to his role at Moody’s that he started in November 2023, James was Executive Director of Transparency International Canada from 2016-2023 where he led national advocacy campaigns including for the establishment of a federal beneficial ownership registry, increased enforcement of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, and increased transparency in environmental assessments processes.
James has been published in academic journals and edited volumes, national newspapers and industry publications, provided insights on TV and radio across Canada, and testified in the House of Commons and Senate, and the Cullen Commission. James holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Ottawa and a Master of International Studies from the Graduate Institute, Geneva.
