Dean Braunsteiner

Mining has changed, and the way operators embrace this moment counts. As an EY Canada Partner who leads our Assurance practice for mining and metals clients, Dean guides clients in redefining what’s possible in the face of industry-wide transformation.

A senior leader with two decades of experience providing assurance and consulting services, Dean has worked extensively with large multinational public companies on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings. Dean’s expertise span IFRS, US GAAP and SEC reporting. He personally led the largest mining IPO in Canadian history, in excess of CAD$1 billion. Prior to joining EY as a direct admit Partner in 2020, Dean served in national leadership roles at another leading global professional services firm, where he advised on public offerings across all industries and led large mining audits.

Dean is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Ontario and Illinois. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in busines administration and management from Wilfrid Laurier University. Dean is a member of several industry and community boards, including the Prospectors & Developers Association and the Canadian Mining Innovation Council.

How Dean is building a better working world

“Mining is operating at a real intersection of change right now. It’s exciting to work alongside our clients as they respond to a changed competitive landscape, and find compelling new ways to move the needle on their financial results, as well as their social and environmental impacts. It’s inspiring to work with these leaders, and be a part of that change, one initiative at a time.”