Renee Russo


A bit about Renee
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor
- Expert EOS Implementer
- Author and Speaker
Meet Renee Russo
Renee Russo is a dynamic CEO coach, exit planner, and speaker dedicated to helping business owners achieve freedom in both business and life.
As the founder and CEO of Rise Up Business Coaching, Renee combines proven processes, advanced tools, and expert guidance to align business goals with personal and financial aspirations. As an Expert EOS Implementer® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), she empowers clients to clarify their vision, assess business value, and implement 90-day plans that drive growth, unlock wealth, and achieve success.
A sought-after speaker and author, Renee delivers high-energy workshops and keynotes that inspire business owners to overcome obstacles, optimize their energy, and design lives they truly desire. Her actionable insights and motivational approach equip entrepreneurs with strategies to break through barriers and achieve lasting transformation.
Beyond her advisory practice, Renee serves as President of the Vancouver Exit Planning Institute Chapter, delivering top-tier workshops to multi-skilled advisors. As a CEO Forum Facilitator with MacKay CEO Forums, she leads peer groups that elevate leaders both personally and professionally.
Through her work, Renee helps business owners and professionals realize their potential, achieve their goals, and create a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Renee's Group Overview
Renee chairs a forum group consisting of CEOs focusing on leadership, accountability, and business growth. Renee is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward.
Group Member Overview
Renee leads and mentors a Forum Group of CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.
Technology

Professional Services

Automotive
Wealth Management

Social Impact

Meeting Locations
Renee’s forum group meet 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are hosted in 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.

Sofia Arisheh
Principal, Upskill Consulting
Sofia Arisheh is a human resources (HR) and people strategist, leader, advocate, and educator. She draws from her extensive experience in various sectors and industries to help companies build and strengthen their leadership execution, adopting a people-centric approach to business. Her focus is to help leaders think, act, and operate in a people-first culture.

Karley Cunningham
Creative Growth Strategist, Big Bold Brand Inc.
Karley is a BIG thinker, creative strategist, systemic synthesizer, and business growth accelerator. Nothing excites her more than seeing clients achieve wins and successes. As the founder of BIG BOLD BRAND Inc., Karley and her team work with motivated entrepreneurs and business owners who are architects of change, innovators, and disruptors—those dissatisfied with the status quo and driven by purpose. She partners with leaders who seek to generate positive change and leave a lasting impact.

Reeve Bunn
Professional EOS Implementer, EOS Worldwide
Reeve is a Professional EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide with nearly two decades of experience leading, owning, and launching businesses of all sizes, from one-person ventures to 150-person enterprises. He empowers entrepreneurs to achieve their goals using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which focuses on Vision, Traction, and Healthy. Vision ensures companies gain 100% clarity on where they are going and how to get there. Traction emphasizes disciplined execution with accountability, while Healthy fosters strong, cohesive teams—often transforming organizations that struggle with alignment and teamwork.

Rachael Radford
Founder & President, Meira Consulting
Rachael Radford has spent over a decade helping businesses across North America take control of their technology. From software strategy to selection and implementation, she works alongside clients to ensure their tech supports their goals—not the other way around. As the founder and CEO of MEIRA Consulting Inc., Rachael leads a passionate team dedicated to simplifying the complex world of software, making technology work seamlessly for businesses.
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.