Financing Security: A Discussion with Kevin Reed on the Defence, Security & Resilience Bank

Roundtable Luncheon with Kevin Reed, President & COO, Defence, Security & Resilience Bank Development Group

As allied nations look for new ways to finance defence, security, and resilience, Kevin Reed will outline the vision behind the proposed Defence, Security & Resilience Bank (DSRB) - a multinational institution designed to mobilize long-term, disciplined capital in support of collective security.

At a moment when Canada and its allies are reassessing how best to fund critical defence capabilities and strengthen resilience across supply chains and institutions, this discussion will explore how the DSRB could fill a growing gap in global defence finance. 

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Kevin Reed, President & Chief Operating Officer, Defence, Security & Resilience Bank Development Group

Kevin Reed, CIM is a seasoned executive and strategic leader serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Defence, Security & Resilience Bank Development Group, a multilateral financial institution being created to mobilize sovereign capital in support of defence, security and resilience capabilities across allied nations. In this role, Kevin leverages more than 25 years of experience in senior leadership, corporate finance, acquisitions, and institutional development to help establish a mission-driven bank designed to enhance allied access to long-term, disciplined capital for national security and industrial capability.

Before leading the DSRB Development Group, Kevin built a distinguished career spanning financial services, entrepreneurial ventures and international engagement. He co-founded an OSFI-regulated Canadian financial institution and served in C-suite leadership roles that oversaw transactions exceeding billions in value. Kevin also brings international and community leadership experience, having served as an Honorary Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces and as the Honorary Consular General of the Republic of Singapore to Canada. He has founded and guided multiple investment and engineering firms and remains an active voice on defence finance innovation and economic strategy.