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.

Our Thoughts on Boards

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Watson Aug 27, 2026
Fit for the Future: 2026 GPC Best Practices Survey Report

Good governance practices matter. But adopting them is only the start. The 2026 GPC Best Practices Survey Report explores how boards

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Barb Schimnowsky Aug 21, 2026
The Smartest Leaders Don’t Go It Alone: Why More Private Companies Are Building Advisory Boards Before They Need One

For many private company owners, success has come from trusting their instincts. They built the business, navigated uncertainty, made difficult

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Barb Schimnowsky Apr 16, 2026
From Spotlight to Stewardship: The Human Side of Family Business Leadership Transition

For many family enterprises, the most visible part of a leadership transition is naming a successor. Choosing the right leader