Rick Valdemarca

MACKAY CEO FORUMS CHAIR
Edmonton, Alberta

A bit about Rick

Strategic Leadership
Global Consulting Expertise
Public Sector Specialization

Contact Rick

rick.valdemarca@mackayceoforums.com

Meet Rick Valdemarca

Forum Chair
Edmonton, Alberta

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.

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.

THE 7 SKILLS OF EXPONENTIAL LEADERS

Leadership is about inspiring people to take positive action. Exponential Leadership requires the following 7 critical skills to thrive in an exponential world. Which description best describes your leadership right now?

TAKE THE ASSESSMENT

PEER LEARNING IS A GAME CHANGER

Peer Learning is a collaborative platform for high-level executives and business leaders to engage in knowledge sharing and mutual support. It provides a unique opportunity for CEOs and top-level professionals to come together in a confidential and trusted environment to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and gain insights from their peers.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

MacKay CEO Forums are designed for CEOs, presidents, business owners, and senior executives of large enterprises who are dedicated to personal and professional growth. These peer group forums offer a supportive and collaborative environment where leaders from various industries can come together to share experiences, tackle challenges, and enhance their leadership skills. It’s a platform for those who are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving sustainable success in their organizations.

We provide you instant access to a confidential, best-fit peer group, the best business practices, and the best connections.

FIND THE MACKAY MEMBERSHIP THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

CEO Peer Group Membership

Executive Peer Group Membership

Large Enterprise Membership

Community Membership

POPULATING THE WORLD WITH INSPIRING LEADERS

MacKay CEO Peer Groups are completely confidential forums, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of 7-9 figure CEOs looking to break through to the next level. Through a carefully curated network, MacKay brings together CEOs from non-competing industries in similar stages and connects them into an environment of trust and collaboration where members can share their challenges, experiences, and insights completely judgement-free. It allows our members to get actionable insights they couldn’t get anywhere else.

SAVE TIME AND MAKE BETTER DECISIONS

Save time and accomplish objectives faster by gaining wisdom from the wins and lessons learned of trusted, accomplished peers.

GROW YOUR HIGH- VALUE NETWORK

Expand your network with diverse, successful business leaders, and gain valuable knowledge of cross-industry best practices.

GAIN PRACTICAL INSIGHTS

Unlike other peer groups, you can put a business issue on the table at every meeting and get access to real shared experiences of successful peers.

RAISE YOUR GAME

Your peers provide valuable insights and hold you accountable to your highest personal and professional potential.

APPLY TO BECOME A MEMBER

Become a Member of MacKay CEO Forums

MacKay CEO Forums’ effective peer learning has helped over 40,000 CEOs, Executives, and Business Owners become better leaders. We welcome you to join our community of Game Changers.

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