Michael Lewis

Professional Focus

• Experienced executive search professional with 20 years’ experience in banking and real estate, including senior executive roles
• In-depth expertise in finance, real estate, investment banking, capital markets, risk management, wealth management
• Works with banks, credit unions, financial institutions, private equity and real estate firms, from early-stage startups to large private and public companies
• Strong business background including business development, relationship management, negotiating, general management
• Experience as an educator: Adjunct Professor of Finance at Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto (MBA level) and Guest Lecturer, Lending in Commercial Real Estate at Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, Toronto

Business Expertise

• Managing Director, Financial Services and Real Estate at an executive search firm specializing in financial services
• Director, Origination at Timbercreek Asset Management, Toronto
• Vice President,  Raymond James Corporate & Real Estate Banking
• Manager, Commercial Real Estate Lending at Equitable Bank, Toronto
• Senior Account Manager, TD Commercial Banking at Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank Financial Group); promoted from Lending Advisor/Investment Consultant, TD Business Banking and Investment Consultant/Financial Services Representative roles

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Financial Services

Additional Expertise

• Banking & Capital Markets
• Institutional Asset Management
• Insurance
• Real Estate
• Wealth Management

Education & Certifications

• MBA from Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto
• Bachelor’s degree (Hons) from University of Toronto
• Advanced Management Certificate in Leadership, Schulich Executive Education Centre, Toronto
• Applied Leadership Training, Great Traits Corporate Champions Program, Toronto
• CFA Charterholder, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.

Affiliations & Awards

• Co-Chair, Mentorship & Sponsorship Committee, Black North Initiative (BNI)
• Chair, Talent & Leadership Subcommittee, Black North Initiative (BNI)
• Co-Founder, Black Opportunity Fund
• Marketing & Communication Chair, Commercial Mortgage Lender Association (COMLA)
• Former Chair of Finance - Young Leaders (former), Mentor, and Finance Committee Member, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST)