Certified Forum Chair

Steve Doty

Ottawa, ON

About Steve

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Leadership Development
  • Financial Management

    Bio

    Steve brings more than 40 years of leadership experience to his role as MacKay CEO Forums Chair.  After 11 years at a major international accounting firm as a tax advisor, Steve moved to a financial services company, eventually becoming CFO for the organization which featured 17 subsidiaries and $250 million of annual revenue. During that time, Steve supported several business acquisitions and an IPO.

    In the last decade of his career Steve was CEO of a portfolio management and financial planning company managing more than $3 billion of client assets mainly for owner-manager businesses in Canada.

    Steve is a big believer in the value of CEO peer groups, having participated as a member of one in Ottawa for more than a decade. He has seen the positive impacts on CEOs and their companies and enjoyed the benefits himself as a leader.  Steve was called out of retirement and asked to Chair his former peer group.

    Steve’s Group Overview

    Steve is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward. He coaches CEOs and helps leadership teams level up their performance.

    Meeting Locations

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

    Group Member Overview

    Steve leads and mentors his Forum Groups consisting of executives and CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.

    • Engineering
    • Real Estate Development & Management
    • Financial Services
    • Transportation and Logistics
    • Industrial Supplies
    • Health Care Product Manufacturing
    • Software Development & Licensing

    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.

    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.

    Voices From Our Forums

    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.

    Assess Your Leadership Mastery

    Designed for CEOs, Executives, and Business Owners, this assessment offers a structured reflection on how you lead, decide, and show up across all areas of life. Discover your leadership strengths, growth edges, and readiness for peer learning.

    Take the Quiz

    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.

    Find the MacKay Membership That’s Right for You

    Find the peer learning membership that fits your leadership role.

    Become a Forum Chair

    Apply your facilitation skills, business acumen, and leadership experience to build high-trust, judgement-free peer learning forums for CEOs, executives, and business owners.

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