1. We provide results-oriented, professionally led, peer learning groups for
CEOs and Executives across Canada.
mackay ceo forums
Accelerating CEO performance through the highest
impact, least time-intensive peer group for CEOs
and top executives.
2. Accelerating Ceo Results
The work only gets tougher when you reach the top. The time demands on CEOs are harsh
and the job is often isolating. The pace and complexity of decision-making continues to
accelerate and innovation is constantly required. Not surprisingly, the average tenure of
today’s CEO is just over 3 years.
I joined MacKay CEO Forums because it is an
incredibly valuable yet time-efficient way
for me to tackle my most pressing issues. It’s
like joining a CEO all-star team. I leave every
meeting lighter, more focused and ready for
the next round.
Shelley Martin, President & CEO, Nestlé Canada Inc.
MacKay CEO Forums is a CEOs secret
ingredient to raising one’s game. The triad of
peer knowledge, support and accountability
is a powerful propellant.
Rick Watkin, President & CEO, KUBRA
Become a Better CEO/Executive
• Get agenda-free, confidential, direct feedback
• Tap into the leadership best practices of other
exceptional CEOs/Executives
• Become inspired by the positive, high energy
environment
• Use peer accountability to drive discipline and
commitment
You become the average of the people you
spend time with. MacKay CEO Forums raises
your average.
Cam Kemp, Chairman, Omicron
So how do exceptional leaders do it?
Exceptional leaders surround themselves with successful peers who help them to become
better CEOs and accelerate their business results while enhancing their personal well-being.
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3. Save Time & Improve Well-Being
• Immediately connect with award winning, most
admired and best managed company CEOs
• Lift weight off your shoulders through trusted
peer support
• Lower your stress and learn effective strategies
for achieving better life balance There are very few opportunities to discuss
CEO-to-CEO the problems we face and decisions
we make related to our businesses. MacKay
CEO Forums is a great resource to do so.
Don Streuber, President & CEO, Bison Transport
Nowhere else can I get such honest, direct,
agenda-free input. There is always someone in
the group who has experience with a particular
challenge. Our Chair also does a great job of
keeping us on-track and on-point. I would
definitely recommend MacKay CEO Forums
to other CEOs looking to grow personally and
professionally.
George Melville, Chairman & Owner,
Boston Pizza International Inc.
I found out about MacKay CEO Forums
through one of my 50 Best Managed
CEO colleagues. Getting together with
other successful CEOs in a confidential,
professionally managed environment to gain
access to their experiences has been a very
valuable investment of my time.
John Anderson, Chairman, President & CEO,
The Oppenheimer Group
I find being able to share my toughest
business issues and challenges with other
very successful CEOs to be a great investment
of my time. I highly recommend MacKay CEO
Forums to CEOs who want to accelerate their
business and personal success.
Bob MacDonald, CEO, Wakefield Canada
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Gain a Competitive Edge
• Leverage cross-industry experience to accomplish
objectives faster
• Benefit from real success and failure experiences
• Put top minds to work on your most pressing issues
• Gain space to focus on the big picture
4. How Relevant Will It Be For Me?
Each group meeting includes dedicated time for
you to solicit peer input on your key issues and
challenges, whatever they might be, as well as
a thought provoking educational presentation
made by guest speakers.
The top four issues facing CEOs are:
1. Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent
2. Accelerating Growth while Navigating
Unchartered Waters
3. Managing Change and Generational Shifts
4. Balancing Competing Demands on Your Time
A highly worthwhile use of CEO time. The
diversity of the group, quality of experience
exchange, speaker punch, professional
orchestration and confidentiality all work
together beautifully. Kudos to Nancy for
honing in on what CEOs really need.
Stuart Suls, President & CEO Mr. Lube
Program Structure
& Time Commitment
Each peer group consists of 14 carefully-matched CEOs
or Executives dedicated to fulfilling both the personal
and professional potential of themselves as well as
their fellow group members.
• Groups meet seven times per year
• Six day long meetings + annual two day group
retreat
• Annual spousal dinner following one regular
meeting
Additional Member Benefits
Optional CEO professional development and networking opportunities include:
• CEO-only breakfast panels on topics such as strategy, innovation, attracting and retaining talent, and life
balance
• One-to-one coaching with Chair (4 hours/year)
• Exclusive access to national CEO-only summit held annually in conjunction with the Deloitte Best
Managed Companies Symposium*
• Exclusive access to national CEO-only summit held annually in conjunction with the Canada’s 10 Most
Admired Corporate Cultures Program*
• Opportunity to participate in the CEO/Executive Fitness Challenge, designed and delivered by Dr. Larry
Ohlhauser*
• Monthly CEO case studies and best practice sharing through THE CEO EDGE newsletter
*Additional participation costs apply
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5. A&W Food Services of
Canada
Adera Development Corp.
All Weather Windows
Aquatera
Arc’teryx
Bentall Kennedy (Canada)
Bison Transport
Blackcomb Aviation
Bodtker Group
Boston Pizza International
Buckland & Taylor
BuildDirect
Bullfrog Power
CANA Group of Companies
CCI
CenterLine (Windsor)
Charger Logistics
Cineplex Entertainment
Coast Capital Savings
Coast Hotels & Resorts
Concentra Financial
Copeman Healthcare
Cowan Insurance Group
Cushman & Wakefield
Deep Foundations
Contractors
Deloitte
Dentons Canada
Driving Force
DynalifeDX
Earls Restaurants
Expedia CruiseShipCenters
First Calgary Financial
Flanagan Foodservice
Flight Centre Canada
Flynn Canada
Fresh Direct Produce
Freybe Gourmet Foods
Goldcorp
Graymont
Houle Electric
Island West Coast
Developments
JemD Farms/Red Sun
Greenhouse Vegetables
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Kal Tire
KUBRA
Lakeside Process Controls
Ledcor
Loblaw Companies Limited
Long View Systems
McElhanney Consulting
Services
Medical Pharmacies Group
Medtronic of Canada
Modu-Loc Fence Rentals
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Mr. Lube Canada
Nestlé Canada
Nike Golf Canada
Nuheat Industries
Odlum Brown
Omicron
Pacific Blue Cross
Paladin Security
Pharmasave Drugs
(National)
Pioneer Energy
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
(Canada)
Rogers Communications
Seaspan Shipyards
Silver Wheaton
Sirius XM Canada
S.i. Systems
Southmedic
The Oppenheimer Group
Tolko Industries
Trotman Automotive Group
TU Group
TYRCROP Manufacturing
Upside Engineering
Wakefield Canada
Whistler Blackcomb
Williams Moving & Storage
Partial Client List
MacKay CEO Forums
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Email nancy@mackayceoforums.com
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To learn more about our CEO programs,
please contact Nancy MacKay or visit us online.
Professional Facilitation
Delivers better forum outcomes, optimizing value for
time invested
• MacKay CEO Forum Chairs are all highly skilled and
trusted advisors, expert facilitators and experienced
business leaders.
Outstanding Members
The success of a CEO is based on the people they
surround themselves with
• Our members are accomplished CEOs with a drive for
continuous development who lead award winning and top
performing companies.
• MacKay CEO Forums actively supports leading corporate
and CEO awards programs to recognize outstanding
leadership and business achievement in Canada. Our
partnerships include Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Program, Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
Program, BC CEO Awards and the National CEO Awards
program for Canada’s Most Admired Company CEOs.
Best Fit, Diverse Peer Groups
Maximize relevance and learning
• Our groups are constructed considering business size,
scope and ownership model as well as individual career
stage and future business plans.
• We have over 20% female membership, the highest in our
industry.
Why MacKay CEO Forums?
We provide the highest impact, least time-
intensive peer learning opportunity in Canada.
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