Advisory Board Chair

Fatima Laher

Biography

Fatima Laher is the Deputy Chair & Board Director of Deloitte Canada and Chile. She is widely recognized as a trusted advisor to multinational corporations navigating complex business challenges, with a particular focus on corporate governance and the modernization of boards. Fatima, on behalf of the Board, will be responsible for the succession of the CEO and Chair, Deloitte Canada/Chile in 2026.

With a career spanning multiple continents, Fatima has advised clients across Canada, the US, Europe, India, Asia, South America, and South Africa. Her global perspective and deep expertise allow her to bring practical, future-focused insights to both boardrooms and executive teams.

Over the span of her career, Fatima has authored and published numerous articles and has been recognized with multiple client service awards, reflecting both her thought leadership and her unwavering commitment to excellence.

At Deloitte, she has held a wide range of senior leadership roles, including National Tax Clients and Industry Leader, Global Tax Innovation Leader, National Tax Strategy Leader, South African Practice Leader, Global Employer Services and Immigration Leader, Audit Practice Leader, and DE&I Growth Leader for Deloitte Canada. Each role has showcased her ability to drive transformation, foster innovation, and strengthen client relationships.

Fatima has also served as the Lead Client Service Partner for a client in luxury hospitality, where her leadership and commitment have left a lasting mark. She is now transitioning to a role of advisor to the client.

Away from the boardroom, Fatima was once a provincial gymnast in South Africa and is also a trained pastry chef—a balance of discipline and creativity that continues to shape her approach to leadership today.