Family enterprise decisions shape more than business outcomes. They affect family, ownership, leadership and legacy. I help families navigate these complexities with clarity and confidence.

David Fabian

EY Canada Family Enterprise and Family Office Leader

Transformation enabler. Tennis player. Proud dad. Lifelong learner. Enthusiastic dog owner.

Areas of focus

David has spent more than 30 years advising entrepreneurs, business owners and enterprising families as they navigate some of their most important decisions.

As EY Canada's Family Enterprise and Family Office Leader, he helps families address the opportunities and complexities that come with building, growing and transitioning a business across generations. Whether preparing future leaders, establishing governance structures, managing significant liquidity events or creating a family office, David helps clients move forward with confidence and clarity.

Based in Toronto, he works with families across Canada and internationally, bringing a global perspective to challenges that increasingly extend beyond borders.

Known for his collaborative approach, David helps families align around shared goals and navigate change with confidence. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA).

How David is shaping the future with confidence

By helping families make thoughtful decisions that support long-term success while preserving the values, relationships and legacy that define them, David guides clients through some of their most complex and consequential moments. He is committed to fostering alignment across generations and building stronger businesses, stronger families and a stronger future that can endure for years to come.

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