Mr. Craig D'Souza
Human Resources Committee, Member
Long Range Planning Committee, Member
Mr. Craig D’Souza and his wife, Ms. Melissa Elia, have been CDS parents since 2023. Their son is in the Junior School.
Long Range Planning Committee, Member
Mr. Craig D’Souza and his wife, Ms. Melissa Elia, have been CDS parents since 2023. Their son is in the Junior School.
Mr. D'Souza is a distinguished executive with an illustrious career that bridges the worlds of security, strategy, and operations. Currently, he holds the role of Global Chief Security Officer for a confidential company catering to the needs of ultra-high net worth individuals. An internationally oriented professional, Mr. D'Souza has amassed comprehensive experience across NORAM, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC, fortifying his credentials as a global leader.
Prior to his current role, Mr. D'Souza served as the Global Chief Security Officer for Meta (formerly Facebook). In this capacity, he helmed a formidable team of professionals, including investigators, lawyers, analysts, and agents from every corner of the globe, navigating the intricate realm of internal and external security challenges. His responsibilities at Meta encompassed a broad spectrum: Physical Security, Fusion Center Operations, Data Center Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management, Executive Protection, Investigations, Product Security, Intelligence, and Protective Intelligence.
Mr. D'Souza's foundational expertise was honed during his tenure as an undercover officer with the Toronto Police Service. Here, he played pivotal roles in major, extensive investigations, successfully driving cases to closure across all tiers of the judiciary.
Mr. D'Souza has lent his strategic acumen to numerous multinational corporations, spanning a myriad of industries. His consultancy endeavors have encompassed regulatory guidance and compliance across diverse sectors, such as finance, retail, and commercial enterprises.
A recognized authority in his field, Mr. D'Souza is a regular speaker and subject matter expert. He sits on multiple boards across the globe, spanning both the private and public sectors.
Mr. D'Souza has his M.B.A. from Columbia Southern University and CISM designation, Management Information Systems (ISACA).
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
