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| Language | Ukrainian / Croatian |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Derived from Mykhailo or Mihalj (vernacular of Michael) |
| Meaning | "Who is like God" |
| Region of origin | Eastern Europe |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Mihal, Mihalj, Mykhal, Mihály |
Myhal is a rare Slavic surname of Eastern European origin, derived from the given name Mykhailo (Ukrainian) or Mihalj (Croatian), both vernacular forms of Michael.
Notable people
[edit]- George E. Myhal — Canadian investment executive and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Partners Value Investments Inc. and a former senior executive with Brookfield Asset Management.[1]
A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, he and his wife Rayla made major philanthropic contributions to the university, including funding the construction of the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship.[2] The 110,000-square-foot facility opened in 2018 as a hub for interdisciplinary engineering education and research at the university.[2]
- Rayla Myhal — Canadian philanthropist and civic leader. She is Vice Chair of the Royal Conservatory of Music and president of the Myhal Family Foundation.[1]
Together with her husband George, she has supported major Canadian initiatives in higher education, health care, and the performing arts.[1]
- Bob Myhal — American marketing executive, entrepreneur, and AI marketing thought leader. He serves as Chief Marketing Officer of CBC Automotive Marketing, a Maine-based independent agency specializing in dealer-focused advertising and strategy.[3]
Myhal is the creator of the LinkedIn video series Bob Myhal's Hot Takes, and has been featured in Digital Dealer magazine for his insights on streaming and over-the-top (OTT) advertising.[4] He has also authored industry articles for AutoSuccess magazine, emphasizing data-driven marketing metrics and AI-based optimization.[5]
- Natasha Myhal — American academic and Assistant Professor of Indigenous Environmental Studies at The Ohio State University.[6]
A citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, her research focuses on Anishinaabe knowledge systems, Indigenous governance, and community-based environmental restoration.[7] Her academic work has been profiled by the Yale Group for the Study of Native America, which highlights her research on Odawa lake sturgeon restoration and Indigenous environmental ethics.[7]
- Danylo (Daniel) Myhal (1949–2024) — Ukrainian-Canadian activist known for unfurling a “Freedom to Ukraine” banner during the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal in protest against Soviet repression.[8]
The Ukrainian World Congress later commemorated his act as an enduring symbol of Ukraine’s independence movement, and in 2022, the same flag was ceremonially raised in Kyiv.[8][9] The Ukrainian Canadian Congress described him as “a lifelong advocate for freedom and democracy.”[9]
- David Myhal — American public-policy and government-affairs professional based in Washington, D.C. He has worked in legislative strategy and advocacy within federal policy organizations.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "George and Rayla Myhal — University of Toronto Chancellors' Circle". University of Toronto. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ a b "The Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship". University of Toronto Alumni. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "About CBC Automotive Marketing". CBC Automotive Marketing. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Over-the-Top Advertising!". Digital Dealer. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Bob Myhal — Author page". AutoSuccess Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Natasha Myhal — OSU Center for Ethnic Studies". Ohio State University. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Natasha Myhal examines the complexity of tribal restoration efforts". Yale Group for the Study of Native America. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ a b "The unique Ukrainian flag streamed by Danylo Myhal 46 years ago in Montreal raised in Kyiv's stadium". Ukrainian World Congress. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ a b "UCC expresses condolences on passing of Danylo Myhal". Ukrainian Canadian Congress. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "David Myhal — Professional biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
External links
[edit]- University of Toronto – Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- CBC Automotive Marketing blog authored by Bob Myhal
- Yale Group for the Study of Native America — Profile on Natasha Myhal