Doug Brownridge
A bit about Doug
- Strategy
- Marketing
- Consumer Insight
- Board Governance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Meet Doug Brownridge
Doug built his core analytic capabilities and his ability to identify and address needs while at P&G and Cadbury Schweppes in brand management. He then ventured into executive positions with global Technology Leaders including Motorola, PMC-Sierra, and ACL, and drove global demand for Intrawest as SVP Marketing. Since 2016, he has supported the growth journey of some of the most promising Mid-sized Canadian Companies as an Executive Advisor with the BDC. In 2022, he joined STS Capital Partners as Managing Director, helping Private Companies achieve Extraordinary Exits by selling to Strategic Buyers.
An accomplished facilitator, Doug brings passion for disruptive innovation, problem solving and removing barriers to growth. Over his career he has led significant initiatives including the development of network based voice recognition while at Rogers, and the global launch of the Motorola StarTAC. After moving to Vancouver in 2000, he helped PMC-Sierra establish a strong beachhead in Asia, and ACL to penetrate Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
Doug holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto, and his ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors / Rotman Business School. A well-respected Director, he has served on the Boards of the BCTIA, Citizens Bank, and Coast Capital Savings. Today, Doug serves on the Board of Canlan Ice Sports (TSX:ICE), and NRI 3PL, and is Chairman of Aprio Governance Software.
Doug and his wife Jacquie live in Britannia Beach BC with their Australian Labradoodle Charlie, and have 4 grown children in BC and Ontario. Doug enjoys skiing, cycling, kayaking and hockey…and travelling!
Doug 's Group Overview
Doug leads and mentors several Forum Group of executives and CEOs from diverse sectors to help them resolve their biggest challenges. Well regarded for removing barriers and enabling change, Doug brings his passion for disruptive innovation and problem solving to his role as a MacKay CEO Forum Chair. Doug has over 30 years of accomplishments as an executive with global experience across Consumer Goods, Beverages, Wireless Telecom, Broadband Infrastructure, Data Analytics, Tourism and even Matchmaking.
Group Member Overview
Doug leads and mentors several Forum Group of executives and CEOs from diverse sectors to help them resolve their biggest challenges.
Manufacturing
Environmental Management
Electronics
Food Service
Sporting Goods
Industrial Machines and Equipment
Meeting Locations
Doug’s forum groups meet 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are hosted in and around the Lower Mainland in British Columbia.
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.
David Takahashi
Founder & President, Highbridge Human Capital
David leads Highbridge Human Capital, a boutique human resources consulting group that specializes in delivering solutions in core areas of people potential, that includes total rewards, global mobility, pre- and post M&A, change management and operational efficiency. Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that support your culture, create value for your people and help you reach your business objectives.
Graeme Moore
Senior Client Partner, BDC
Passionate about connecting the dots between challenges, people, ideas and opportunities. An experienced strategy focused leader with a track record for delivering results through in product development, partnership, and sales roles. My success has been built on being an effective communicator who drives high levels of collaboration across the organization and with customers. Highly effective at understanding and aligning internal and external stakeholder needs.
Barb Schimnowsky
CEO & Director, Watson Board Advisors
Barb is a Certified Management Consultant and Family Enterprise Advisor with over 25 years of executive search experience, specializing in privately held companies. Known for her authenticity, she excels at building strong rapport and trust with clients, creating an environment where they feel comfortable sharing their priorities when seeking to hire top executives. Employing a proactive and tailored approach, Barb connects organizations with exceptional talent to meet their unique needs.
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.
