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Keith Farlinger, FCPA, FCA

Mississauga,ON

Summary

An experienced leader with global and Canadian experience in managing dynamic organizations

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Global CEO

BDO International Limited
11.2017 - 10.2022

Keith lead the global organization, ensuring the firms around the globe worked together to meet the needs of our clients in the age of acceleration. BDO spans more than 162 countries with over 74,000 people world wide

CEO Americas

BDO International Limited
07.2015 - 10.2017

Keith was responsible for driving growth and development of our firms in the Americas region. He was also part of the Global Leadership Team focused on developing and executing strategies to realize BDO's global ambitions

CEO

BDO Canada
10.2008 - 06.2015

Keith lead the Canadian firm through a period of growth and transformation, moving from an office lead organization to a true national firm. He was also a member of the BDO Global Board overseeing the global operations of BDO.

Toronto Managing Partner

BDO Canada
09.1996 - 09.2008

Keith was responsible for managing all of the Toronto Region offices at BDO, including Mississauga, Hamilton, Oakville, Oshawa, Markham and Downtown Toronto. He also served six years on the BDO Policy Board, overseeing the operations of the Canadian Firm with one year as Chair of the Board.

Education

Harvard Global Executive Leadership Program - Leadership

Harvard
Boston, USA
05.2022

Honors B. Math, Co-op - Mathematics And Accounting

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
04.1977

Skills

Business Strategy

Building and leading high performance teams

Analytical thinking

Coaching and Mentoring

Volunteer

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Chair from 2006 to 2008, Member of Governing Council, Member of several committees including Bylaws Review Committee Doctoral Studies Committee, and Education Program Administration and Examination.


Seneca College

Board and Executive Committee


Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Board

Timeline

Global CEO

BDO International Limited
11.2017 - 10.2022

CEO Americas

BDO International Limited
07.2015 - 10.2017

CEO

BDO Canada
10.2008 - 06.2015

Toronto Managing Partner

BDO Canada
09.1996 - 09.2008

Harvard Global Executive Leadership Program - Leadership

Harvard

Honors B. Math, Co-op - Mathematics And Accounting

University of Waterloo
Keith Farlinger, FCPA, FCA