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  • larry.cooper@mackayceoforums.com
  • 416-818-4217
MacKay Forum Chair

Larry Cooper

Toronto, ON

About Larry

  • CFO Development
  • Negotiations
  • Financial Leadership

    Bio

    Larry M. Cooper, CPA is a well-seasoned finance executive with a panache for entrepreneurialism. He is the business partner that every CEO, Owner/Manager and executive team requires to help grow your business and/or sustain your company in these difficult economic times. Larry has over 30yrs experience working in the CFO role in a wide variety of industries (pharmaceutical, biologicals, CPG, food, retail, automotive), in all sectors of the economy (manufacturing, distribution, service, retail), and operating in all of the different organization structures (public, private, owner managed, multinational). Larry is respected for his integrity and energy; for clear articulation of accounting principles; and for leading change management by example. Larry is a published author, with his book Red to Black – Secrets of a Savvy CFO to run your business successfully as well as being one of the experts who wrote in the International Best Seller Achieve . Larry is based in Toronto, is extremely knowledgeable about most professional sports, and keeps fit doing yoga.

    Larry’s Group Overview

    Larry is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward and building a network of CFOs in the Toronto area.

    Meeting Locations

    Each of Larry’s Forum Groups meets 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location, hosted in and around the Greater Toronto Area.

    Group Member Overview

    Larry leads and mentors several Forum Groups of executives and CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.

    • Community Serving Organizations
    • Food Production
    • Environmental Science
    • Clean Tech
    • Manufacturing
    • Logisitics and Transportation

    Benefits of Peer Learning

    Leadership can be isolating. Peer learning creates rare space to be understood, challenged, and supported by others carrying similar responsibility.

    What is Peer Learning?

    A Trusted Space

    A confidential, judgement-free environment where leaders can speak openly, think clearly, and be fully heard.

    Shared Experience

    Perspective from peers who understand the weight and consequences of leadership decisions.

    Diverse Perspectives

    Insight from non-competing peers across industries, backgrounds, and leadership styles.

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    Hear directly from our community how peer learning at MacKay CEO Forums delivers perspective, accountability, and practical insight, helping leaders think clearly, make better decisions, and move forward with confidence.

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    Who It’s For

    MacKay forum groups are designed for CEOs, Executives, and Business Owners who value confidential dialogue, shared experience, and a high -accountability culture. Members are growth-oriented leaders navigating real complexity such as people, strategy, scale, and succession, and are committed to showing up prepared, engaged, and open to perspective.

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