David Birkenshaw

David Birkenshaw is an executive, investor, and business strategist in Toronto with over 35 years of leadership experience in capital markets, investment banking, and corporate finance. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Birkenshaw & Company Ltd, a capital markets and financial services firm with investments in mining, finance and technology. He advises executive and institutional investors on navigating complex and evolving markets, where his expertise in financial structuring, strategic growth and corporate governance has made him a trusted advisor. Birkenshaw’s career started in financial services, where he developed insight into market trends, risk assessment, and capital allocation. He previously served as the Senior Vice President and Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, providing advisory services on financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance to global companies. His successful career at PwC developed his strategic insights using analytical rigour, risk appetite, and value creation. Birkenshaw started his career with success in corporate finance, then moved on to executive leader roles to drive business growth. Previously, he was CEO and Chairman at Meryllion Resources Corporation, a natural resource company for mineral exploration in South America and Oceania in which he led the development of discovery profiles and mining opportunities. At the time, his formulation of financial strategy and development of renewable resources helped position the company as a leader in the sector. Birkenshaw also founded Bluesky Digital Assets, a firm focused on investments in AI and blockchain technologies. Under his leadership, Bluesky has emerged as a progressive platform for new-age investments that leverage innovations in financial technology and sustainable high-growth business models in the digital economy. Birkenshaw is a graduate of York University in Toronto. He possesses skills in arbitrage, portfolio management, and strategic planning.