Rick Valdemarca
A bit about Rick
- Strategic Leadership
- Global Consulting Expertise
- Public Sector Specialization
Meet Rick Valdemarca
Rick Valdemarca is a seasoned consulting leader known for developing innovative strategies, fostering high-impact partnerships, and navigating organizations through complex and often unique business challenges. With over 35 years of consulting experience – including close to 30 years with Ernst & Young (EY) — Rick brings deep expertise in both public and international sectors.
As a former leader for EY in Alberta, Rick was instrumental in building and leading high-performing teams dedicated to delivering value-driven solutions for both government and private sector clients. His leadership was defined by a strong commitment to collaboration, excellence, and tangible outcomes.
Before his time in Canada, Rick spent a decade with EY’s Management Consulting Services Practice working on large-scale, transformational projects funded by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. These international engagements sharpened his global perspective and ability to implement sustainable reforms in diverse and challenging environments.
Rick currently serves on the Leadership Council of Edmonton Global, is an Advisory Board Member of the ASTech Awards (Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Awards), and mentors entrepreneurs through the University of Alberta’s Lab2Market Program.
Rick’s career reflects a passion for impact, a dedication to service, and a proven ability to turn complexity into opportunity.
Rick's Group Overview
Rick is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward. Rick chairs a forum group consisting of CEOs.
Group Member Overview
Rick leads and mentors a Forum Group of CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.
Meeting Locations
Rick’s forum group meet 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are hosted in the Edmonton area.
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.
Ryan Risling
President, Patron Business Guides
Ryan is a Pinnacle Business Guide and entrepreneur who understands the weight leaders carry when growth brings more complexity than clarity. As a longtime business owner in commercial finance, Ryan has experienced the challenges of scaling and leading teams firsthand. Today, he helps CEOs, Presidents, and founders cut through the noise, ask the right questions, and build companies that run smoother so they can lead with greater confidence, focus, and freedom.
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.
