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Ram Rathod, CPA, CA

Partner, Tax

Executive summary

Ram is a Partner in BDO Canada's Private Equity group based in Toronto. With over 16 years of experience, he brings a sharp strategic lens to tax advisory, corporate finance, and transaction planning for global public and private companies.

Ram's career spans leadership roles in top-tier firms and complex industries, including private equity, mining, travel and hospitality, and transportation. He is a trusted advisor to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, recognized for his expertise in domestic and cross-border tax structuring, M&A transactions, and post-acquisition integration.

He has led the tax strategy on multi-billion-dollar deals, consistently unlocking value through innovative structuring, commercially grounded insights, and risk-aware compliance. Ram's background also includes senior finance roles where he helped drive over $150 million in transaction-related value, underscoring his rare ability to blend technical precision with real-world business impact.

Professional affiliations

Member, CA
Member, CPA Canada
Member, Tax Executive Institute

Professional designations and education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics and Accounting, Wilfrid Laurier University