Brian Turpin

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DISC Type : Ds

Divisonal Second Vice President, Information Technology at Berkshire Hathaway Group Reinsurance Division

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Brian Turpin is an Information Technology Executive and Digital Transformation Leader at Berkshire Hathaways Reinsurance Division. He has a background in driving enterprise-wide technology strategies and managing multi-million dollar IT budgets. People who have worked with him describe him as knowledgeable, respectful, and hard-working. He holds certificates from the University of Toronto.

Brian is deeply engaged in the technology community, frequently attending local user groups and forums on topics like AI, data, and cybersecurity. He is a proponent of continuous learning and networking with peers to share practical insights. He also expresses a strong belief in having a growth mindset and learning from failure.

His core leadership philosophy is that people are the most critical component of success, stating: “Tech is the easy part; people are the challenge. ”

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Big Vision Person

Goal-Oriented

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI in Cybersecurity
He recently attended the siberX CISO Forum, noting key themes like leveraging AI to enhance security and the importance of securing AI itself.
People-Centric Leadership
He believes the focus should be on "people, people, people" over technology, a philosophy echoed in recommendations praising his supportive work environment.
Data-Driven Culture
Actively participates in data-focused user groups like the Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group and has a history of enabling data-driven decision-making in his roles.

Media Appearances

Brian has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Divisonal Second Vice President, Information Technology at Berkshire Hathaway Group Reinsurance Division
6-2023 - 10-2025
Director, Enterprise Solutions and Data at Toronto Community Housing
11-2022 - 6-2023
Vice President, Application Services at Company 3
1-2022 - 11-2022
Manager, Information Technology at HSB Canada
2-2019 - 9-2021
Chief Information Officer at Greenwin Corp.

Education

2019 - 2019
Certificate in Business Communication from University of Toronto
2018 - 2018
Certificate in Cyber Security Management from University of Toronto

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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brian

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brian move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Brian take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Brian

Personality Compatibility


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