Michael Bonner

Head, Personal & Business Banking Canada

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

About

I am a business builder and senior banking executive with experience leading executive teams across Retail, Commercial, and Business Banking. I bring a strong capacity for work, a clear bias to action, and a disciplined approach to translating strategy into sustained financial performance. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered results by aligning leaders around common objectives, setting high standards, and executing with pace and accountability. My leadership style is focused on building high-performing teams, strengthening client and stakeholder relationships, and driving sales effectiveness within complex operating environments. Across diverse roles, geographies, and business segments, I am known for quickly assessing situations, developing pragmatic action plans, and delivering outcomes in parallel with enterprise priorities. Beyond the business, I am committed to contributing to causes that matter. I am a strong advocate for animal welfare, Indigenous reconciliation, and the Canadian Defence community—commitments that reflect my values of service, responsibility, and long-term stewardship. I believe effective leadership is measured not only by performance, but by the lasting impact created for organizations, people, and communities.

Experience

  • BMO (6 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head, Personal & Business Banking Canada
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Head, Business Banking
      Jun 2020 - Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • BMO Financial Group (20 yrs 3 mos)
    • SVP & Head, Treasury & Payments, Industry Sectors and Business Develolment
      Aug 2019 - Jun 2020 · 11 mos

    • Regional President - BC & Yukon
      Feb 2014 - Jul 2019 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    • Regional Vice President, Commercial Banking GTA
      Sep 2010 - Jan 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos