Michael Horgan
Former member of IIED's board of trustees until June 2022
Canada
With more than 36 years of experience in the public sector, Michael Horgan provides clients with strategic advice on the financial sector and on the Canadian and international economies. In addition, he has expertise on Aboriginal, energy and environmental issues.
With more than 36 years of experience in the public sector, Michael Horgan provides clients with strategic advice on the financial sector and on the Canadian and international economies. In addition, he has expertise on Aboriginal, energy and environmental issues.
Prior to joining Canadian law firm Bennett Jones, Michael held several high-level positions, including deputy minister of finance in the Government of Canada; executive director for the Canadian, Irish and Caribbean Constituency, International Monetary Fund; deputy minister of the environment and deputy minister of Indian affairs and northern development, Government of Canada.
In 2007, Michael was awarded the Prime Minister's Outstanding Achievement Award for Public Service. In 2013, he received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.