Ruth E. Todd

Partner and National Leader, KPMG Private Enterprise

KPMG in Canada

Ruth leads the National KPMG Private Enterprise practice with over 30 years of experience specialized in the Private Enterprise market, serving both privately held businesses and public sector clients. In addition to her national role, Ruth previously served as the Regional Managing Partner of 18 offices across Southwestern, Northern and Eastern Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Her focus is in privately held companies and not-for-profit organizations within manufacturing, real estate development and construction, higher education, healthcare and charities. 

Ruth is deeply committed to her community and actively participates in initiatives aimed at mentoring and developing future leaders. Recently, she was honored with the Community Leadership Award from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce for her remarkable dedication to public service, as well as her tireless advocacy for education, equity, and inclusion, which have collectively made a lasting and positive impact.

  • Building and Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Hons. B.Comm.

  • McMaster University

  • Fellow, QuantumShift

  • Fellow, CommunityShift

  • CPA, CA

  • Co-Chair, Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold

  • Board Member, Niagara Community Foundation

  • Coordinator and Mentor, Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative

  • Member, KPMG's National Diversity Council