Through his distinguished career, which spans leadership in finance, public practice, and corporate development, Glenn has generated a legacy of growth and strategic impact.
As a partner (2000-2020) and chair (2010-2018) of Deloitte Canada, he fostered client relationships that propelled the firm’s growth; and as a director of the Deloitte Global Board (2010-2018), he extended his influence globally while chairing the Risk Committee and overseeing a $600-million cybersecurity initiative.
Glenn’s position as Deloitte’s mining industry leader for the Americas (2004-2020) laid the groundwork for the corporate directorship roles he has held since retiring. As director and chair of the Audit Committee of Kinross Gold since 2020, he has helped double the company’s market capitalization, advance a $1.5-billion exploration project in Ontario, lead the divestment of Russian assets, and implement a shareholder-focused capital allocation strategy. At Wheaton Precious Metals, Glenn leveraged his tax expertise to drive the company’s growth and double its market capitalization. While serving on the board of NervGen Pharma, which included a term as chair, he helped align scientific innovation with financial strategy to advance a promising spinal cord injury treatment.
The University of Waterloo has also benefited from Glenn’s leadership, as he served on its School of Accounting and Finance Advisory Board for eight years, including six years as chair. For his contributions to student-focused programming, he received the university’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025.
His community leadership is equally impactful. A director of St. Paul’s Foundation since 2020 and chair since 2022, Glenn has helped raise over $300 million for the new hospital. As director and chair of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, he played an instrumental role in the $1-billion “Believe It” campaign for personalized cancer medicine. Since 2014, Glenn has also strengthened BC’s arts community through his service on the board of directors of Bard on the Beach, which includes his current role as president.
“Glenn’s dedication is evident in every organization in which he has served. Through a varied career—from CFO and public firm audit partner to national chair and global board member, or as a director for public company and not-for-profit organizations—his efforts have always led to significant accomplishments.”
– Calvin H. Buss, FCPA, FCA, Retired Partner, Deloitte
“Glenn exemplifies the highest standards of leadership, integrity, and professional excellence that this award seeks to honour. His decades-long commitment to advancing the accounting profession, mentoring future leaders, and philanthropic contributions have left an enduring legacy in BC and beyond.”
– Randy Smallwood, CEO, Wheaton Precious Metals