Forum Chair

Tracey Clark

Ottawa, ON

About Tracey

  • Genuine  connector
  • Attuned listener and provocateur
  • Expert facilitator
  • Offers strategic insights
  • Focused on accelerated performance

Bio

Tracey is a consummate entrepreneur and lifelong learner known for her dynamism and energy.  She is best known as the CEO and founder of Bridgehead Coffee in Ottawa which grew to include more than twenty community coffeehouses, a landmark roastery, central kitchen, and wholesale and online channels before its sale in 2020.  Previously, she was also Program Director of a bespoke management and leadership development program for engineers and scientists for Ottawa-based technology companies.  She holds an MBA and was also a Fellowship in International Development Management recipient with the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada (AKFC). 

She has extensive voluntary experience as a Director, including with the Community Foundation of Ottawa, the Ottawa Climate Action Fund, Ottawa Riverkeeper, Ecotrust Canada and Shorefast.  She is an advocate for people, community and culture and makes use of a people-centred approach in her facilitation, coaching and leadership training.  While with Bridgehead, she was often recognized as a business leader and in 2025 received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal. 

Tracey’s Group Overview

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

Meeting Locations

Tracey’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

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

    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.

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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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