Current Chair and CEO Jad
Shimaly transitions to EY Global Managing Partner – Client
Service
TORONTO, May 13, 2024
/CNW/ - Traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit,
the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat
peoples – EY is pleased to announce Alycia Calvert as Chair and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of the Canadian firm effective 1 July 2024. Calvert replaces outgoing Chair and
CEO Jad Shimaly as he transitions to
EY Global Managing Partner – Client Service.
"Her leadership and influence will deliver
tremendous value for our people and clients," shares Shimaly.
"The work EY does to ignite positive change, address complex
issues, and advance social and economic growth in Canada and beyond is inspiring," says Calvert.
"I'm honoured to have the opportunity to advance our purpose and
create a lasting impact for our people, clients and
communities."
Calvert has been with EY for more than 25 years and a member of
the EY Canada Executive Committee for ten years, most recently as
the Chief Operating Officer where she was responsible for achieving
long-term value and sustainable growth for the Canadian business
across service lines, functions and geographies. Previously,
Calvert served as Managing Partner for Markets and Accounts, as
well as Managing Partner for the Tax practice. In 2018, she was
recognized as a Fellow by CPA Ontario.
Throughout her career, Calvert has helped clients across sectors
understand the implications arising from evolving dynamics and how
to maximize opportunities for growth — leading large multinational
organizations through complex tax issues and transformative
transactions.
"Alycia is a visionary with deep expertise on the risks and
opportunities shaping the business agenda of Canada's corporate sector," shares Shimaly.
"Her leadership and influence will deliver tremendous value for our
people and clients, delivering innovative solutions that address
today's evolving issues."
As the Global Managing Partner – Client Service, Shimaly will
focus on quality, growth and go-to-market across all four EY
service lines, ensuring consistency of delivery and teaming across
the organization.
Shimaly began his EY career in Cleveland in 2000, relocated to Toronto in 2001 and made Partner in 2007. He
served as Managing Partner of the Canadian Consulting practice and
as a member of the Canadian Executive Committee before becoming
Chair and CEO in 2018.
Through his tenure as EY Canada Chair and CEO, Shimaly has
overseen the successful implementation of numerous initiatives that
have helped the firm achieve year-over-year growth. Key initiatives
include the EY Americas Mining & Metals Centre of Excellence,
the Entrepreneurs Access Network program, a
made-in-Canada Global alliance
with Shopify, building an Accessibility & Neuroinclusion
practice and, most recently, receiving Silver level certification
from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
"All these moments have allowed us to build trust with our
clients and people, and to strengthen our brand in the market as a
truly distinctive multidisciplinary organization," explains
Shimaly. "I'm excited to continue on this journey — while bringing
more Canada to the global
stage."
EY Canada congratulates both
Calvert and Shimaly on their new positions.
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