Director
Byron Sonberg joined the Operation Eyesight Board and became our treasurer in October 2023. He was drawn to Operation Eyesight by our outstanding work and his affinity for our cause, stemming from personal life circumstances.
Byron is a board member and treasurer of Youth Employment Services (YES) and a member of the board of Fighting Blindness Canada. He is a former chair and treasurer of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, as well as a former treasurer of Doctors Without Borders Canada. In his role as a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) GTA Chapter Executive, he leads the NFP Chair Peer Group. He also previously held directorship positions at several faith-based organizations.
A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) by profession, Byron holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University and is an ICD.D designation from the ICD.
During his career as Managing Director of Goodmans LLP, Byron was responsible for administrative services, including client and office management, finance, human resources and technology. He joined that firm with previous experience in both public accounting and industry.
