Michael Cherny

Michael is a driven, innovative CPA, CA with an entrepreneurial skill set and the professional and educational experience needed to drive and deliver results in every situation. A strategic and diverse leader in every sense of the word, Michael is the Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, having previously served as the Senior Lead for Deloitte Canada’s Centre for Trust. Michael also has an extensive background delivering assurance, advisory and consulting services to clients in the consumer, financial services and mining industries during his time at Deloitte. An active member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Michael a proud member of Women College Hospital Foundation’s Board, having previously served as the Treasurer on the Board of The 519 and Treasurer on the Board of Pride Toronto as well as a Director on the board of Start Proud. A member of CPA Ontario’s Council and previous Young CPA Representative, Michael is also a proud ambassador for the profession. A community builder at heart, Michael has been recognized as a Catalyst Canada Honours Champion, CPA Ontario Emerging Leader and Notable Life 2SLGBTQ+ Leader of the Year and is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the diversity, equity and inclusion space.