Stephen McDonough
Member Board of Directors @Prostate Cancer Centre
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WORK HISTORY
Member Board of Directors @Prostate Cancer Centre
Calgary, AB, CA
Contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of a nationally recognized centre of excellence in men’s health. Provide oversight on organizational priorities, operational performance, and long-term sustainability. Engage in high-level fundraising and partnership development, working with healthcare professionals, researchers, and community leaders to expand early detection programs, patient support services, and public awareness campaigns.
EDUCATION
Haskayne School of Business
ICD.D, Directors Education Program
University of Wales
LL.B Hons., Law
Acadia University
BA, Political Science / Business
ABOUT STEPHEN MCDONOUGH
Former President & Chair of the Calgary Stampede, delivering $600M+ in annual economic impact to Calgary and Alberta, and guiding the organization through its revamping and reimagining after the pandemic shutdown. With 25+ years in executive leadership, I bring expertise in governance modernization, political and community engagement, and strategic growth across sectors including energy and agriculture, tourism and culture, aviation and transportation, consumer products and food and beverage, gaming and property development. My career also includes entrepreneurial ventures recognized nationally for innovation and community impactI am known for building strong teams by identifying and leveraging individual strengths, guiding organizations through uncertainty with clarity and purpose. My team-first approach was shaped early in sport, playing professional hockey and captaining a national championship football team, where trust and resilience defined success. Those lessons, along with Cowboy Ethics and Alberta roots, continue to guide how I leadI have represented Alberta and Canada internationally, engaging with heads of state, premiers, ministers, and industry leaders to advance economic, cultural, and diplomatic objectives. A lawyer by training, I combine governance, political, and strategic expertise to help organizations navigate complexity and achieve ambitious outcomesI have also been honored with recognition including Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year nomination, Generosity of Spirit Honoree, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, and Rotary International Paul Harris Fellowship for Community Service. An early adopter of technology, I integrate AI into decision-making, strategic planning, and operationsCareer Highlights:• Executive Leadership: Directed $600M+ annual economic activity at the Calgary Stampede, guided recovery, and managed major events with international reach• Governance: Advanced accountability, transparency, and performance through best-practice frameworks• Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthened partnerships, secured cross-party support, and created opportunities• International: Built networks abroad to advance business and cultural objectives.• Legal Expertise: Member of the Law Society of Alberta, aligning strategy with compliance and protecting interests• Sector Experience: Results across sectors, including franchise expansion and product launches in high-tech and consumer marketsI apply governance and strategic expertise to help organizations simplify challenges, build relationships, and achieve ambitious outcomes
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