Forum Chair

Stuart Turnbull

Vancouver, BC

About Stuart

  • Revenue Strategy
  • Business Development
  • Scaling Sales Teams

    Bio

    Stuart is a fractional revenue leader and sales coach, assisting founders and entrepreneurs who need assistance creating and scaling sales teams for success.

    As a MacKay Chair for BC#70 “High Growth”, Stuart facilitates a Forum of exceptional CEOs in StartUp and ScaleUp modes.  He brings energy, accountability, and organization to help Forum Members collaborate to meet the unique challenges and opportunities of high growth industries, supporting their personal growth and organizational excellence.

    As a fractional Revenue Consultant, Stuart draws on over 30 years’ experience in sales and sales leadership.  His work clarifies revenue strategy and builds scalable, high-performing sales functions for predictable, consistent growth. A proven top performer, Stuart has earned multiple awards for both sales and sales leadership, including five President’s Club awards across four industries.

    Outside of work, Stuart is a dedicated husband and father of four grown daughters. He stays fit through soccer and tennis, and performs as “Mick” for a touring Rolling Stones tribute band.  Through his music, Stuart has raised nearly $50,000 for Movember.

    Stuart’s Group Overview

    Founders and CEOs of StartUps and ScaleUps face unique challenges and opportunities as their businesses evolve.  Forum BC#70 “High Growth” is a collective of exceptional leaders who recognize the value of sharing experiences to keep growing and improving as leaders and as people.  Most are serial entrepreneurs; many have multiple successful exits under their belts.

    As a facilitator, Stuart is deeply passionate about helping others move forward with clarity and purpose.  He works closely with all Forum Members, helping clarify priorities and performance objectives so they can maximize the value from their Forum meetings, lead more effectively, and become their best selves at work and at home.

    Meeting Locations

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

    Group Member Overview

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

    • Technology
    • AI
    • Pharma
    • Clean Energy

    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.

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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.

    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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