Kendra MacDonald

Kendra MacDonald is CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, where she leads a national organization focused on innovation, economic growth and collaboration. She brings more than 30 years of experience in strategy, governance, risk management and organizational transformation. Before joining the Supercluster, Kendra was a Partner at Deloitte and served as the first Chief Audit Executive for Deloitte Global. A CPA and CFA, she combines financial discipline with a practical, people-centred leadership style. Her career includes working internationally in Australia and Hong Kong, giving her a global perspective on business and public-private collaboration. Kendra also contributes to community and national leadership through board service, including with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. She has been recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs and as a Clean50 sustainability leader, and received the King Charles III Coronation Medal. She is committed to building inclusive organizations, developing people and turning ideas into results.