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York U Alumni Awards Recipient – 2024

The York University Alumni Awards recognize outstanding alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and are working to right the future by creating positive change in their fields. This year features a Department of Politics graduate.

Michael Eubanks

Chief Information Officer, goeasy Ltd.
BA ’93, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Michael A. Eubanks is the chief information officer of goeasy Ltd. Michael leverages more than 30 years of diverse experience across the retail, financial services and digital and information technology sectors in both Canada and the U.S. As a leader in enterprise strategic planning, he specializes in implementing complex technology changes to meet shifting business models for public and private companies. A believer of strong leadership at every level, Michael is passionate about identifying and mentoring the next generation of leaders. 

Before Michael’s appointment at goeasy in 2020, he was chief information officer at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). He has also held senior technology management roles at the Canadian Tire Corporation and Best Buy International. Michael is a graduate of York University and has completed the Institute Corporate Director’s Program Certification from the Rotman School of Business at the University of Toronto.  Michael is currently a board member and chair of the Human Resources Committee for Toronto Hydro Corporation, as well as a board member of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada.