Bob MacKinnon In 60 Seconds...

Our Regional Director for Atlantic Canada, Bob MacKinnon, is a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience as both a CEO and CFO across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Known for his results-driven leadership style, Bob excels at helping organizations and individuals identify and achieve their strategic goals.

With over a decade of experience as CEO of a complex crown corporation generating approximately $500 million in annual revenue, Bob has demonstrated a proven ability to lead organizations through growth and transformation. He also served as Chair of the Audit Committee for a company with more than $1 billion in annual revenue and has been on the Board of an organization whose brands accounted for around $5 billion in revenue.

In addition to his executive roles, Bob has worked closely with founders and early-stage companies as a mentor, co-founder, and fractional CFO. He brings a unique ability to drive results through collaboration, leveraging his energy, optimism, and disciplined approach to enhance performance and foster accountability within teams.

A passionate lifelong learner, Bob holds multiple professional designations and credits his real business education to his 12 years of experience with one of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurial family businesses, as well as his time as a TEC CEO member for seven years.

Bob also leads a dynamic team of CFOs in Atlantic Canada, each bringing a wealth of experience to deliver high-quality CFO services to organizations of all sizes and industries. With a focus on excellence and a deep commitment to client success, Bob and his team are trusted partners for driving sustainable growth and profitability.

Specialist Skills

Executive Coaching

Executive leader and a TEC Chair

Strategic Thinker

Known for strategic planning and guiding a complex business enterprise forward

Business Planning

Skilled at generating business plans

Managing Risk

Chaired Audit Committee of complex organization for 8 years

Raising Funds

Assisted startups and non-profits raise $millions in operating and capital funds

Track Record Highlights

  • Exceeded revenue and profit targets during my 12-year tenure as CEO
  • Consistently high employee engagement and business partner engagement scores
  • Audit Committee Chair of $1B company, 8 years
  • Co-founder of an innovative startup
  • Founder of Nova Scotia's first residential hospice

Sector Experience

  • Government-Defence: Crown Corporations / Publicly Accountable Enterprises
  • Government-Defence: Gaming
  • Healthcare: Non-Profit; Hospice
  • Technology-Media-Telecoms:Start Ups
  • Retail-Consumer-Products: Gaming and Entertainment

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