Michael Bach
Michael Bach 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, training and development, research, 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 field of diversity and inclusion.
Prior to taking on this role he was the National Director of Diversity and Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International, where he 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. KPMG is the only organization that has won both awards in all five years they have been awarded.
In addition, the firm has been named one of Canada’s Top Family Friendly Employers (2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010 and 2013) and the Top 40 Places Gen Y Wants to Work (2009). Regionally, they have received the Best Workplaces for Diversity as part of the Alberta’s Best Workplaces Award (2010), the Recognizing Immigrant Success in Edmonton Award (2010), and the SFU Nancy McKinstry Leadership in Diversity Award (2010).
Over the course of his career, Michael has received repeated recognition for his work, including: being recognized with Women of Influence’s 2012 Canadian Diversity Champion, 2011 Catalyst Canada’s Diversity Champion, Women of Influence’s 2011 Canadian Diversity Champion, Inspire’s 2011 LGBTQ Person of the Year Award, Out on Bay Street’s Leaders to be Proud of LGBT Advocate Workplace Award, the Toronto Immigrant Employment Council’s 2010 HR Reporter Individual Achievement Award, and KPMG’s 2009 CEO Community Excellent Award for his contribution to the community.
