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World Renew Canada Appoints Acting Leader

January 29, 2025
Mike White
Mike White

The Canadian Board of Directors of World Renew has appointed Mike White to the role of acting executive director, World Renew-Canada. White, who is based in World Renew’s Canadian headquarters in Burlington, Ont., has served as chief marketing and philanthropy officer since January 2024.

White’s experience includes a 15-year track record in leading marketing and fundraising efforts for international development nonprofits, including roles at World Vision and Mennonite Economic Development Associates. Prior to contributing to the nonprofit sector, White spent over 24 years in the telecommunications industry at firms such as Bell Canada, Nortel, and Alcatel-Lucent.

White holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo, an MBA degree from the Schulich School of Business, and a master’s degree in theological studies (MTS) from Tyndale Seminary. He further enriched his leadership capabilities by completing the Arrow Leadership program in 2022.

“World Renew’s commitment to justice, mercy, and Christlike service is exemplary,” said White about taking on this role. “The organization's innovative approach to shifting power to partners and communities has led to remarkable impact, and the ‘Imagine More’ strategy is truly inspirational. Serving in this capacity is a deep honor, and I look forward to learning from our supporters, partners, participants, and staff."

White steps into this role following an announcement from World Renew-Canada’s Board of Directors that former Canadian director Jamie McIntosh ended his time with World Renew in January. McIntosh served as co-executive director for two years and made many positive contributions to the organization.

In particular, and most recently, McIntosh expanded World Renew’s access to various sources of funding, supported strong partnership cultivation, and helped build a strongly aligned, newly recruited global executive team. 

“Jamie’s dedication to and passion for World Renew’s global

mission, his team, and external community members have been evident and commendable,” said Jeff Adams, president of the World Renew-Canada Board of Directors, in a statement. “We wish him every success in the future, and we celebrate his many accomplishments during his tenure at World Renew.”

While the board begins a recruitment process for a permanent replacement, White has stepped in as acting executive director, World Renew-Canada, serving alongside Carol Bremer-Bennett, executive director, World Renew-U.S., to maintain the codirectorate, which is a vital element of World Renew’s executive structure. 

The board is certain that the commitment and excellence of the World Renew team will continue and will therefore enable the organization to fulfill its mission and values, serving people who are made vulnerable by disaster, conflict, and injustice.

“I am confident in Mike White’s integrity, intelligence, and passion for the global ministry of World Renew,” said Bremer-Bennett. “I look forward to coleading with him in service to God’s call for justice and compassion. World Renew’s faithful commitment to changing the story of poverty to one of hope and possibility remains steadfast globally as we seek to live justice, love mercy, and serve Christ.”