Michael Messenger

Michael Messenger is a committed Christian leader, lawyer, and educator with over 35 years of experience in global humanitarian and development work. He recently concluded his tenure as President and CEO of World Vision Canada, where he led efforts to serve vulnerable children and families through tangible expressions of God’s love. He has been a lawyer and is a sessional lecturer at the Ivey Business School on sustainability and responsible governance. Guided by his personal purpose—to find and foster hope even in hard places—Michael is entering a season of volunteering, consulting and coaching dedicated to equipping purpose-driven leaders to lead with clarity, conviction, and Christ-centred purpose. He has an undergraduate degree in economics from Gordon College, a law degree from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Ivey Business School. Michael and his family live near Toronto, Canada, and are active members of Trinity Church Streetsville.