Oliver Baezner
A bit about Oliver
- Sales & Marketing
- Operations
- Strategy Development
- Corporate Culture Shift
Meet Oliver Baezner
Oliver is an accomplished entrepreneur, keynote speaker and executive business coach with an established track record of helping companies deliver outstanding results. As a coach Oliver is comfortable working with clients at the Executive and Management levels to develop and implement proven business concepts, which are guaranteed to generate positive results and returns. He also works with employees to help them achieve superior performance in their jobs and careers.
Oliver spent over 25 years in leadership and management roles with some of Canada’s largest corporations including Energizer and Shoppers Drug Mart and he is the former Vice-President of Calgary’s own Big Rock Brewery. He has worked with a variety of well-known clients, including an NHL Hockey Team, as well as executives, business owners and their teams in dozens of industries.
In addition to his extensive coaching and leadership development work, Oliver is a Managing Partner with global search firm AltoPartners specializing in Executive Search with a focus on Senior Executive, Board and C-Level searches.
He is also the co-founder of 100 Men Who Give A Damn, a Calgary non-profit Society of like-minded men who raise money for local charities. The organization has experienced exponential growth, with over 51 chapters of men and 92 chapters of People, Men, and Kids across North America with an impact of over $10 Million raised for local community charities.
Oliver lives in Calgary and has five children, with only one still residing at home. When he is not working, he enjoys meditating, spending time in the Rocky Mountains and camping.
Oliver 's Group Overview
Oliver is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward.
Group Member Overview
Oliver leads and mentors a Forum Groups of executives and CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.
Healthcare Services
Real Estate & Development
Financial Services & Insurance
Mining
Construction
Meeting Locations
Oliver’s forum groups meet 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are hosted within Calgary.
Special Advisors
MacKay Chairs engage a committee of Special Advisors in their professional and group development, expanding the network and support available to our members and Chairs. These seasoned experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, elevating the quality of our Forums. By collaborating closely with Forum Chairs, they enhance the peer support system, tapping into a deeper pool of connections and expertise to foster even greater leadership development and business success.
Christine McIver
Founder, Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta & Retired
Christine holds certificates in non-profit management and fundraising from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy and Mount Royal University. A CFRE since 2002, she's a member of AFP and CSAE, with 25+ years in the non-profit sector. In 2016, she received an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary.
Toni-Marie Ion-Brown
General Manager, Calgary Petroleum Club
Toni-Marie began her hospitality career at the Calgary Petroleum Club in 1990 as a food server, quickly rising to supervisor the same year. In 1999, she became the Club's first female Food and Beverage Manager. She advanced to Assistant General Manager in 2015 and was named General Manager in 2017, leading the Club through a major multi-million dollar renovation.
Michael Baker
Licensed Life Insurance Broker, Baker Wealth
With over 25 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant specializing in owner-managed businesses, Michael has been at the forefront of navigating change. Throughout his career, Michael has observed the profound impact of life insurance, which he regards as one of the greatest—if not the greatest—assets available. He believes the incorporation of life insurance into a financial plan serves as a foundational element, yet its living benefits remain widely misunderstood by many individuals.
WHAT CAN PEER LEARNING DO FOR YOU?
Vision
The collective group will be able to provide valuable insights as to future outcomes.
SHARED EXPERIENCE
A valuable platform for creating a collective narrative that strengthens connections and promotes a sense of community.
SUPPORT
Members find a supportive community that offers insights, understanding and creates a valuable network for navigating challenges and fostering personal growth.
