Endeavor Canada Welcomes Michael Denham to its Board of Directors

Endeavor Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Denham, Executive Vice-President and Vice-Chair of National Bank of Canada, to its Board of Directors.

Michael is one of Canada’s most respected business leaders, with more than three decades of experience spanning financial services, consulting, and public-sector leadership. Before joining National Bank, he served as President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), where he played a pivotal role in supporting Canadian entrepreneurs through periods of growth and uncertainty. He had a particular focus on technology and the innovation economy. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles with Accenture, Bombardier, and McKinsey & Company, giving him a unique perspective on both the challenges and opportunities faced by Canadian companies at every stage of scale.

“I’m so pleased to join the Endeavor Canada Board of Directors. Endeavor plays a unique and important role in supporting the country’s most ambitious entrepreneurs, helping them scale globally and make a lasting impact on Canada’s economy and communities.” — Michael Denham

At National Bank, Michael leads efforts to expand the bank’s reach and deepen its impact across the country, furthering its longstanding commitment to supporting entrepreneurs through financing, advisory services, and partnerships. His perspective will be instrumental as Endeavor Canada advances its mission to back the most ambitious founders building globally significant companies from Canada.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michael and National Bank to Endeavor Canada,” said Susan Anderson, Chair of Endeavor Canada’s Board of Directors. “Michael’s deep experience leading organizations that fuel entrepreneurship, combined with the backing of one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, strengthens our ability to champion the country’s top scaleup founders. His voice at the table will be invaluable as we continue building an ecosystem where Canadian entrepreneurs can thrive globally.”

Michael joins a distinguished group of Endeavor Canada board members who share a common goal: helping Canadian entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into global companies that create lasting economic and social impact.