Michael Koen
About Michael Koen
Michael Koen serves as the Chief Financial Officer at TouchBistro, bringing extensive experience in finance and strategic leadership. He has held significant roles in various financial institutions and has a strong educational background, including an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Work at TouchBistro
Michael Koen serves as the Chief Financial Officer at TouchBistro, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the company. TouchBistro is a restaurant management platform based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Koen's extensive background in finance and investment positions him to contribute effectively to the company's growth and financial stability.
Education and Expertise
Michael Koen holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. He also completed an Executive Education program at Harvard Business School in 2016, focusing on Making Corporate Boards More Effective. Additionally, he earned a B.A. (Honours) in Economics from Queen's University from 1992 to 1996. His education underpins his expertise in strategic leadership and investment.
Background
Michael Koen has a diverse professional background in finance and investment. He worked at CPP Investments | Investissements RPC as Head of Relationship Investments for 13 years, from 2009 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as VP & Director of Mezzanine Capital at TD Capital / TD Securities from 2002 to 2009 and was involved in Institutional Equities at Scotia Capital from 1996 to 2000. He also held the position of Lead Independent Director at Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Michael Koen has demonstrated significant leadership in financial management and governance. He possesses extensive experience in building and managing high-performing teams. His governance experience includes serving as a board member for both public and private companies, reflecting his capability in overseeing corporate strategies and operations.