James Pettigrew

MACKAY CEO FORUMS CHAIR
Victoria, BC

A bit about James

Financial Strategy
CFO Mentorship
Growth-Stage Software Industry
Board Governance

Contact James

james.pettigrew@mackayceoforums.com

Meet James Pettigrew

Forum Chair
Victoria, BC

James is a seasoned financial professional with a passion for serving the complex needs of high-growth, innovative, entrepreneurial business. He is a strategic financial advisor to Boards and CEOs, CEO coach, CFO mentor, and board member, with a focus on growth-stage software companies.

In 2012, James was leading a large regional professional services practice for Deloitte. It was then that he first became aware of MacKay CEO Forums and he joined a CEO forum group chaired by none other than Nancy MacKay!

A client came knocking in 2015 and James left Deloitte to be CFO at a software company that ultimately became one of Canada’s “Unicorns”. In 2019, James moved to the west coast and began a consulting and board career, although he has retained strong business, community and family ties to Calgary.

James's Group Overview

James is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward. James chairs a forum group consisting of CEOs.

Group Member Overview

James leads and mentors his Forum Group consisting of CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.

Financial Services

Executive Search

Industrial Electrical

Services for the Homeless

Meeting Locations

James’s forum group meets 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location, which is hosted within the Victoria Area.

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.

Peter Zyla

Founder & Chief Strategist, Ventrek

Peter Zyla is a proven strategic leader, consultant, and facilitator with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and innovators grow high-performing companies. As Founder of Ventrek, he partners with organizations across Canada to clarify their vision, develop strategy, and build systems that drive results. With a background spanning healthcare, retail, energy, and construction, Peter brings a practical, results-driven approach to leadership and growth.

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.

THE 7 SKILLS OF EXPONENTIAL LEADERS

Leadership is about inspiring people to take positive action. Exponential Leadership requires the following 7 critical skills to thrive in an exponential world. Which description best describes your leadership right now?

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PEER LEARNING IS A GAME CHANGER

Peer Learning is a collaborative platform for high-level executives and business leaders to engage in knowledge sharing and mutual support. It provides a unique opportunity for CEOs and top-level professionals to come together in a confidential and trusted environment to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and gain insights from their peers.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

MacKay CEO Forums are designed for CEOs, presidents, business owners, and senior executives of large enterprises who are dedicated to personal and professional growth. These peer group forums offer a supportive and collaborative environment where leaders from various industries can come together to share experiences, tackle challenges, and enhance their leadership skills. It’s a platform for those who are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving sustainable success in their organizations.

We provide you instant access to a confidential, best-fit peer group, the best business practices, and the best connections.

FIND THE MACKAY MEMBERSHIP THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

CEO Peer Group Membership

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Community Membership

POPULATING THE WORLD WITH INSPIRING LEADERS

MacKay CEO Peer Groups are completely confidential forums, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of 7-9 figure CEOs looking to break through to the next level. Through a carefully curated network, MacKay brings together CEOs from non-competing industries in similar stages and connects them into an environment of trust and collaboration where members can share their challenges, experiences, and insights completely judgement-free. It allows our members to get actionable insights they couldn’t get anywhere else.

SAVE TIME AND MAKE BETTER DECISIONS

Save time and accomplish objectives faster by gaining wisdom from the wins and lessons learned of trusted, accomplished peers.

GROW YOUR HIGH- VALUE NETWORK

Expand your network with diverse, successful business leaders, and gain valuable knowledge of cross-industry best practices.

GAIN PRACTICAL INSIGHTS

Unlike other peer groups, you can put a business issue on the table at every meeting and get access to real shared experiences of successful peers.

RAISE YOUR GAME

Your peers provide valuable insights and hold you accountable to your highest personal and professional potential.

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MacKay CEO Forums’ effective peer learning has helped over 40,000 CEOs, Executives, and Business Owners become better leaders. We welcome you to join our community of Game Changers.

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