Kevin Yu

Analyst

Eager to learn and passionate to make a difference, Kevin is an Analyst at Watson Board Advisors. He has consulted dozens of clients from diverse sectors including publicly-listed companies and, non-profits and charities, through his management consulting work at a Big 4 firm, and as the Founder of M.A.D. Pro Bono Consulting. He is excited to strengthen boards, and find his way of shaping the future through his work.

Reason for Doing This Work

"To create meaningful impact and learn from others."

Favourite Saying

"Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, fast is slow."

Best Question

"What's the smallest sign that things have changed for the better?"

Experience and Credentials

  • Master of Management – UBC Sauder School of Business
  • Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, Policital Science – University of British Columbia
  • Founder and Consultant of M.A.D. Pro Bono Consulting working to better non-profit organizations and charities around BC.
  • Previously a Management Consultant (Enterprise Performance Management) at KPMG Canada facilitating and conducting model development for FP&A tools for TSX-listed banks and Asset Management firms.

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