Walid is an EY Managing Director with EY-Parthenon Corporate Finance Inc.
With 20 years experience in finance including 15 years in M&A and private equity, Walid provides advisory services relating to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate finance, restructuring and joint ventures to both established and entrepreneurial companies.
He began his career at EY in M&A before taking on the role of Managing Director at one of Canada's largest banks private equity and merchant banking arm. There he led all aspects of junior debt financing and equity investments for a number of years. In 2019, Walid returned to EY to join our Strategy and Transactions team.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University, and an Master of Business Administration from HEC Montréal. Walid is also a registered Series 79 and 63 representative with FINRA.
How Walid is shaping the future with confidence
Diversity is absolutely fundamental at all levels and is a powerful force that can transform our team and business. By surrounding ourselves with individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can unlock new ideas, strategies, and ways of thinking that we would not have otherwise considered. As an inclusive leader, my goal is to create an environment where every team member feels seen, heard, and valued. By fostering a sense of belonging, we can build a team that is stronger, more creative, and more innovative than we ever thought possible.