Mahad Shahzad
About Mahad Shahzad
Mahad Shahzad is a Digital Strategy Analyst at CIBC and the founder of Chatting to Wellness, recognized for his contributions to social impact and mental health care for seniors.
Current Role at CIBC
Mahad Shahzad is currently employed as a Digital Strategy Analyst at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He started working in this role in 2021. In his capacity at CIBC, Mahad focuses on developing and implementing digital strategies to enhance the bank's online presence and digital customer experience.
Founder of Chatting to Wellness
Mahad Shahzad founded Chatting to Wellness in 2017. The organization, operating with a team of over 1,000 individuals, provides companionship and mental health care services to seniors across Canada. Chatting to Wellness offers services in all major languages and supports hundreds of seniors each month. Mahad's work with this organization has garnered media attention from prominent outlets such as CBC, Global News, Huffington Post, RBC, and Indigo.
Previous Roles in Investment and Advisory
Before his current role, Mahad Shahzad held positions at York Angel Investors and Mood Disorders Society of Canada. At York Angel Investors, he served as an Investment Analyst from 2019 to 2020, and at Mood Disorders Society of Canada, he was an Advisor during the same period. In both roles, Mahad contributed to analyzing investments and providing advisory services.
Educational Background
Mahad Shahzad studied at Schulich School of Business at York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing and Finance. His education laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in various organizations.
Recognition and Awards
Mahad Shahzad has been recognized for his contributions to social impact and his professional achievements. He received the Future Star award from Schulich Start-Up Night for his work with Chatting to Wellness. Additionally, he was included in Brampton’s Top 40 Under 40 list at the age of 19, highlighting him as one of the city's youngest achievers.