Mike Pedersen

Past Chair

Mike Pedersen serves on several boards of directors after a long career in financial services.

Until 2023, he was chair of the board, Business Development Bank of Canada.  Prior to that, Mike was president and CEO, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, a top-10 bank in the United States. He was also responsible for overseeing TD Bank Group's environmental strategies and activities for 10 years.  Mike has held senior leadership roles managing large businesses around the world, and is also a former chair of the Canadian Bankers Association.

Mike continues his long-standing involvement in not-for-profit work in Canada, including the environment and sustainability.  He and his family are passionate about conservation and Canada’s outdoors, and have canoed, kayaked and hiked all over the country for decades.

Mike is proud to serve on the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s board.