Michael Katchen
About Michael Katchen
Michael Katchen is the Co-founder and CEO of Wealthsimple and a Board Member at Intact. He has a background in business and management, with experience at Ancestry.com, 1000memories, McKinsey & Company, and Black's Photo Corporation.
Company
Michael Katchen is currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO at Wealthsimple, a position he has held since 2014. Wealthsimple is a financial technology company based in Toronto, Canada. Under his leadership, Wealthsimple has grown into a widely recognized platform offering services in investment management, trading, and tax filing.
Board Member at Intact
Since 2022, Michael Katchen has been serving as a Board Member at Intact. Intact is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada. Through this role, he contributes to strategic decision-making and governance of the organization.
Professional Experience at Ancestry.com
Michael Katchen worked at Ancestry.com in various roles. He was the Country Director, Canada from 2013 to 2014, responsible for the company's operations in the Canadian market. Prior to that, he was part of the Product Management team in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2012 to 2013.
Vice President at 1000memories
From 2011 to 2013, Michael Katchen served as Vice President at 1000memories, a company later acquired by Ancestry. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he was instrumental in driving the company’s strategic initiatives before its acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Michael Katchen has a strong educational background in business. He earned his Honours Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey Business School at Western University, completing his studies in 2009. He also studied Management at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in 2009 and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario, graduating with a business degree.