Conan Graham
A bit about Conan
- Strategic Visionary
- Trusted Leader and Collaborator
- Results-Driven Advisor
Meet Conan Graham
Conan is an accomplished executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and impact. With a career spanning multiple sectors, including FinTech, SaaS/PaaS, real estate, healthcare, senior living, and emerging technologies, Conan has consistently helped organizations turn complex challenges into sustainable growth. His approach combines visionary thinking with practical execution, grounded in a global perspective and a deep commitment to meaningful outcomes.
At the heart of Conan’s leadership philosophy is a belief in trust, clarity, and shared purpose. He excels at uniting investors, boards, executives, and teams around a common vision, then moving that vision forward with focus and integrity. He simplifies complexity, identifies opportunities, and transforms ambition into actionable strategies that deliver real-world results.
Today, Conan brings this expertise to his role as a Forum Chair with MacKay CEO Forums, where he supports CEOs through confidential peer groups centered on honest dialogue, diverse perspectives, and shared experience. His work reflects his core values and draws on the full breadth of his background, guiding leaders to navigate complexity, grow with intention, and thrive both professionally and personally.
Conan holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a BA in Administrative Studies from the University of Winnipeg. He is also a designated Corporate Director (ICD.D) and a Project Management Professional (PMP).
For those committed to bold leadership, authentic collaboration, and building what’s next, Conan is a trusted partner ready to explore what’s possible.
Conan's Group Overview
Conan is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward. He coaches CEOs and executives, helps leadership teams level up their performance, and runs workshops and speaking engagements on topics such as leadership, productivity, high-performing teams, and ownership mentality.
Group Member Overview
Conan leads and mentors his Forum Group of executives and CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.
Meeting Locations
Conan’s forum group meets 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which is hosted within Greater Vancouver.
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.
James Grieve
Founder & Principal Strategic Advisor, Catalyst Strategies Consulting
James is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) known for his can-do approach to business and his passion for designing, delivering, and implementing innovative yet practical strategies. With deep expertise across a range of functional business areas, he helps organizations transform challenges into opportunities through tailored, results-driven solutions.
Melanie Clarence
Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, aetherEV
Dr. Melanie Clarance is a purpose-driven leader operating at the powerful intersection of science, medicine, and capital markets. With a deep belief that we only have one life to live, she is committed to filling it with purpose, impact, and meaningful progress—both personally and professionally.
Joshua Tiong
Director, Capybara Capital Corp
Joshua Tiong serves as trusted advisor, investor, and coach working with leaders to scale with clarity, conviction, and long-term impact. Having worked closely with hundreds with community, corporate, and government leaders, Joshua has developed deep insight spanning diverse industries, cultures, and structures. His work has led to multiple 8-9 figure entrepreneurial and corporate outcomes. This perspective positions him to strategically support leaders to better understand, prepare for, and navigate the myriad complexities they face.
Ryan Berrecloth
Partner, Pender & Howe
Ryan Berrecloth is a trusted executive recruitment partner known for his natural curiosity, strong business acumen, and high emotional intelligence—qualities that enable him to build authentic, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. As a Partner at Pender & Howe Executive Search, Ryan takes a low-frequency, high-touch approach to recruitment, focusing on deep-rooted partnerships and culturally aligned talent placements. With over two decades of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods and Sports Marketing, Ryan has quickly become a go-to advisor for startup to mid-sized companies across both private and public sectors. He has played a pivotal role in building commercial leadership teams and placing executives across functions in industries such as Food & Beverage, Automotive, Cannabis, Beverage Alcohol, Sports, Industrial, and Hard Goods.
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.
