Tony Balasubramanian

MACKAY CEO FORUMS CHAIR
Vancouver, BC

A bit about Tony

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Global and Industry-Spanning Expertise
  • Human Centred and Change-Driven

Meet Tony Balasubramanian

Forum Chair
Vancouver, BC

Tony is a seasoned strategic Executive and trusted advisor with over three decades of experience at the critical intersection of business and technology. With a global portfolio spanning Canada, the U.S., Europe, Asia, South America, and beyond, he has advised Fortune 500 companies, mid-market firms, and public sector organizations—guiding them through complex transformations, technology integrations, and leadership development.

He empowers leadership teams to elevate enterprise performance and deliver lasting value. His advisory work covers a broad range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, private equity, aerospace, energy, telecommunications, and education. Tony has served on multiple boards and chaired committees, bringing deep experience in advising executives and mentoring leadership through ERP initiatives, M&A integrations, and digital modernization efforts.

Tony has held leadership roles such as SVP of Technology at VistaVu Solutions, Partner at MNP LLP and PwC, and CIO at Ceridian. He is also the founder of KOMOREBI Coaching & Consulting Services. With advanced certifications and executive training from institutions like Harvard, MIT, and the Growth Institute, Tony combines technical insight with human-centered leadership. He is passionate about helping people and organizations navigate change, unlock their potential, and thrive in a digital world.

Tony's Group Overview

Tony is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward. He coaches CEOs and executives, helps leadership teams level up their performance, and runs workshops and speaking engagements on topics such as leadership, productivity, high-performing teams, and ownership mentality.

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Group Member Overview

Tony leads and mentors his Forum Group, consisting of executives and CEOs, to help them resolve their biggest challenges.

Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing

Finance

Non-profit: National Charity

Technology Services

Meeting Location

Meeting Locations

Tony’s forum group meets 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location, which is hosted within the Greater Vancouver, BC Area.

Special Advisors

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John Schwenk

Enterprise Account Executive, Informatica

Senior SaaS and Services sales executive with over 20 years of success connecting with executives and leaders to deliver outstanding results. Top-level business developer with a stellar track record of engaging challenging and complex clients, to grow revenue and expand offerings. An exceptional listener, idea generator, and trusted advisor with a reputation for driving complex, consultative and collaborative sales.

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Karim Ladha

Co-Founder & CEO, Styx Intelligence

With over 20 years in the cybersecurity industry, Karim Ladha is a seasoned leader and visionary entrepreneur. As Co-founder and CEO of Styx Intelligence, he is driving global growth and innovation in cyber threat intelligence. Previously, Karim led IPS to become one of Canada’s top cybersecurity firms before its acquisition by Deloitte, where he continued to serve in Cyber Risk Advisory. Today, he continues to shape the future of cybersecurity through strategic leadership and a relentless focus on protecting organizations worldwide.

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