TORONTO, April 2nd, 2025 – The King’s Trust Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Raj Kothari to its Board of Directors. With over four decades of experience in global business leadership, finance, and community engagement, Raj brings a wealth of expertise to the organization.
A former Vice Chair and Managing Partner for the Greater Toronto Area at PwC Canada, Raj has a distinguished career that spans Canada, the United Kingdom, and India. His deep knowledge of asset management, financial services, and corporate governance will be instrumental in advancing the mission of The King’s Trust Canada.
Raj has held various influential roles, including National Asset and Wealth Management Leader at PwC and a founding board member of PwC’s Global Service Delivery Centre in India. He currently serves on the board of Investment Management Corporation of Ontario, Jarislowky Fraser and MD Growth Funds, both subsidiaries of Scotiabank; on the Independent Review Committee of Brompton Funds; and as Advisor to a Private Family Office.
Active within the community, Raj has served as President of the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce, Chaired the Stratford Shakespeare Festival Endowment Foundation and UHN Foundation and served on various boards, including ENACTUS, Duke of Edinburgh Awards–Ontario, Harvard Business School Club Toronto, Pearson College of the Pacific, Artscape, the Stratford Festival and Soulpepper Theatre, the Ontario Arts Foundation, and the Aga Khan Museum.
He is currently on the Boards of the UHN Foundation and The Schroeder Ambulatory Centre.
“Raj Kothari’s exceptional experience and deep commitment to community make him an outstanding addition to the Board,” said Mark Fell, Chair of the Board of The King’s Trust Canada. “His passion for philanthropy will significantly benefit the continued success of The King’s Trust Canada in empowering young Canadians who face barriers to employment.”
“I am honoured to join the Board of Directors of The King’s Trust Canada,” said Raj Kothari. “Young people are facing unprecedented challenges and need our help more than ever before. I look forward to contributing to the organization’s important work and supporting its mission to provide young people with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed.”
“This is an exciting time for The King’s Trust Canada, and Raj’s diverse experience, network and knowledge of fundraising, will be invaluable as we continue to work toward our mission of helping 100,000 young people facing barriers increase their employability,” said Farah Mohamed, CEO of The King’s Trust Canada.
Raj Kothari joins the distinguished board of The King’s Trust Canada alongside Adriana Embiricos, Ameerally Kassim-Lakha, The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Laurel Broten, Tania Carnegie, Greg Frankson, Chethan Lakshman, Cynthia (Cindy) Thorburn, Janine Windolph, and Chair Emerita the Honourable Hilary M. Weston.
