Jim Carrigan
A bit about Jim
- Strategic Visionary
- Creative Facilitator
- Multi-Sector Expertise
- Mentor and Educator
Meet Jim Carrigan
Jim has worked as a senior strategist for 30+ years, on both agency and client side. As partner at Redshift Collective Inc., Jim specializes in brand differentiation, brand architecture, digital readiness and transformation, customer experience planning, innovation workshops and research design. Jim works with senior client teams to set their long-term business, brand and marketing strategy. He is skilled at creating and facilitating interactive planning summits, encouraging client teams to explore business opportunities and new markets for their brands.
Jim has worked with businesses in virtually every sector, including tourism, telecom, healthcare, software, financial, energy, retail, pharmacy, food service, hotel, healthcare and post-secondary. In each case the goal was to take the brand to a higher level of relevance, differentiation and customer engagement. He is a strong advocate and supporter of technology start-ups, having mentored Entrepreneurship & Innovations leaders at UBC. For the past 9 years Jim has also served as an Adjunct Professor in the Sauder School of Business at UBC, teaching a course on Cultivating Creativity in Business, focusing on the following key subjects: Developing your personal creativity – Inspiring creativity in larger teams – Using creativity as a key business problem-solving tool.
Jim is currently Board Chair of the YMCA.
Jim's Group Overview
Jim is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations unlock their potential. This forum strives to harness the collective wisdom and expertise of its members by fostering a culture of open dialogue, empathic listening, and mutual support.
Group Member Overview
Jim leads and mentors his Forum Group of executives and CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.
Technology
Import
Marketing
Finance
Community Services
Meeting Locations
Jim’s forum group meets 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are 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 Levy
COO, thoughtPartner
Well known and respected for his strategic thought leadership, James is a renowned Blue Ocean advocate in his own right. He challenges the status quo and inspires his team members to lead the market with innovative strategies and blue ocean opportunities. Under James’ mentorship the team develops innovative growth strategies, creates meaningful technology, and leverage Ai where it can deliver patient engagement, reduce the burden on providers, and ultimately prevent avoidable hospitalization.
Dilesh Soni
Principal, The Human Touch
Dilesh is a passionate connector of people and careers, known for building meaningful relationships that begin with genuine conversations. He works closely with individuals to uncover their core values, aspirations, and ideal next career move, ensuring a personalized and impactful approach to recruitment. As a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience across commerce and industry, Dilesh brings a unique perspective to talent acquisition.
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.
