TRUSTED ADVISOR AWARDS
Our dream at MacKay CEO Forums is to populate the world with inspiring leaders.
Canada’s CEO Trusted Advisor Awards program recognizes the significant contribution that CEO Trusted Advisors make, in the leadership field, to the success of the Canadian business community.
Help us Celebrate
We recognized the winners at our October 3 EDGE Summit in Vancouver.
KATIE BENNETT
2019 Winner
Advisors to Executives of Medium to Large Businesses
My vision is to help create leaders who are truly inspiring. Leadership, teams and strategic planning are my passion. Quarterly off-sites are my specialty.
STEVE FORAN
2019 Winner
Advisors to CEOs of Medium Businesses
My dream is one billion happier people. The purpose of the company has always been the same, however it was not until 2018 when it became framed as one billion happier people.
TINEKE KEESMAAT
2019 Winner
Advisors to CEOs of Large Businesses
Smart, innovative and passionate, Tineke Keesmaat is known for her ability to unlock the potential of leaders and their organizations.
SUE MATHESON
2019 Winner
Advisors to Executives of Medium to Large Businesses
As a sole practitioner of Solus Consulting since 2004, Sue has prided herself on her honest and authentic approach with her clients.
JOHN NIEUWENBURG
2019 Winner
Advisors to CEOs/Owners of Small Businesses
A strategically focused Business Coach with the ability to help organizations adapt to emerging needs, new challenges and changing competitive conditions.
JOHN RADFORD
2019 Winner
Advisors to CEOs/Owners of Family Businesses
Co-owner of the boutique consultancy firm Transpectives Inc., which is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Our 2019 CTA Awards Judging Panel
Our CTA Awards Judging Panel was made up of successful CTAs, CEOs/Executives/Business Owners/Board Members from across Canada who believe in the impact of external CEO Trusted Advisors.
PAUL HOLLANDS
Board Chair, A+W
Mr. Hollands joined A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. in 1981, became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 1995, President in 2002, Chief Executive Officer in 2005 and Chairman in 2015.
BOB MACDONALD
Board Chair, Wakefield Canada
Bob MacDonald is the Chairman and majority owner of Wakefield Canada Inc., Muskoka Brewery and Vancouver Island Brewery.
MARTIN THIBODEAU
Regional President, British Columbia, RBC Royal Bank