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  • larry@mackayceoforums.com
  • 780-423-9952
Master Certified Forum Chair

Larry Ohlhauser

Edmonton, AB

About Larry

  • Healthcare Strategy
  • Management Consulting
  • CEO Health and Well-being

    Bio

    Dr. Larry Ohlhauser began his career as a general practitioner running a successful medical practice in Alberta. He then spent 20 years working with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, the last 12 of which he served as Registrar and CEO. Named one of the top “100 Physicians of the Century” by the Alberta Medical Association and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Ohlhauser has also been honoured with the Alberta Centennial Award in recognition of outstanding service to the people and province of Alberta, as well as the Dr. Louis Levasseur Distinguished Service Award from the Medical Council of Canada.

    Dr. Ohlhauser is the author of the Canadian Best Selling book, The Healthy CEO, which shares his proven concepts of goal setting and outcome measurement to address the unique health and career challenges facing professional executives. He is also President and CEO of Ohlhauser & Associates, a management consulting firm focused on the health sector.

    Dr. Ohlhauser has served on innumerable professional and governmental committees as well as for profit and not for profit Boards of Directors. He completed his medical studies at the University of Alberta. In addition to chairing Edmonton-based CEO groups, Dr. Ohlhauser is our Chief of CEO Health. He spearheads our efforts to become the healthiest CEO peer group in Canada, criss-crosses the country speaking to our groups on executive health, and leads our forum fitness challenges.

    Dr. Ohlhauser previously served as CEO of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and is the author of the Canadian Best Selling book, The Healthy CEO. A zealous adventurer with an appetite for living life passionately, Dr. Ohlhauser lives his life with energy, purpose and intense satisfaction.

    Larry’s Group Overview

    After spending 8 years as a CEO peer group member, Dr. Ohlhauser’s passion for health and first hand experience with the power of peer learning convinced him to begin Chairing CEO peer groups himself. A frequent seminar speaker, he has influenced the transformation of thousands of executive lifestyles by empowering CEOs and executives to take responsibility and leadership for their own health and wellness. An experienced consultant and advisor, Dr. Ohlhauser is also valued for his strong facilitation and collaborative leadership skills. An accomplished physician, CEO turned entrepreneur and recognized expert in executive health, Dr. Larry is uniquely qualified to help CEOs become “the CEO of your life”.

    Meeting Locations

    Dr. Larry’s Forum Groups meet 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are hosted in and around Edmonton, Alberta.

    Group Member Overview

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

    • Manufacturing
    • Capital Management
    • Health
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Talent and Culture
    • Consulting

    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

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    Diverse Perspectives

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

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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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