Michael Thom
CMAC member
Biography
Mr Thom is the Managing Director for CFA Societies Canada. He provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the organisation and acts as a vocal representative for the 12 Canadian CFA Societies and over 21,000 Canadian CFA charterholders in policy and regulatory dialogues in Canada. Through active engagement and communication with regulators, policymakers, media, and key stakeholders, Mr Thom elevates professionalism, investor interests, and the voice of Canadian charterholders.
He supports and offers guidance towards policy formation and advocates to Canadian policymakers regarding financial industry regulation, development of relevant research and thought leadership, promotion of professional standards, and outreach to government and industry to build financial market integrity in Canada. Mr Thom previously had a career in capital markets and investing, most recently as an executive at a Toronto-based hedge fund manager. Mr Thom is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and is a CFA charterholder.
Group:
Capital Markets Advisory Committee
Title:
CMAC member
Appointed:
1 January 2024
