Michael Bach, Founder and CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
 

Michael Bach is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) – a national charitable organization focused on the broad spectrum of diversity within Canada’s workplaces.

Michael is nationally and internationally recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of diversity, inclusion and employment equity, bringing a vast knowledge of leading practices in a live setting to his work. He has deep experience in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, research, change management, solution development and execution, employee engagement, data analytics, measurement and diversity scorecards, targeted recruiting strategies, marketing and communications, Employee Resource Groups, Diversity Councils, and diversity related legislation (Employment Equity Act, AODA, etc.) among other skills and experiences related to the field of diversity and inclusion.

Prior to taking on this role he was the National Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for KPMG Canada, a role he created and held for 7 years. At KPMG Michael was responsible for the overarching diversity strategy for the firm’s operations in Canada, including the development and implementation of all diversity related programs and initiatives. During his tenure, KPMG received several prestigious diversity related awards – including being named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Diversity and one of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians.


Further, Michael completed a 2 and ½ year secondment as the inaugural Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International. As with his role at KPMG Canada, Michael wrote the business case for the creation of a global D&I group with the objective of supporting local KPMG operations on their respective D&I journeys.

Michael has a Post Graduate Certificate in Diversity Management from Cornell University and also holds the Cornell Certified Diversity Professional, Advanced Practitioner (CCDP/AP) designation.