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Kendra MacDonald (she/her)

Chief Executive Officer  , Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

Kendra MacDonald is the CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, responsible for the accelerated development and commercialization of innovation that will solve some of the world’s biggest challenges in ocean.  Kendra is leading the change in the culture of doing business in ocean from coast-to-coast-to-coast, increasing collaboration across ocean sectors and growing Canada’s ocean economy in a digital, sustainable, and inclusive way. In recognition of her leadership in building the Ocean Supercluster from the ground up, Kendra has named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine for the last three years and one of Canada’s Top Sustainability Leaders by Clean50 in 2022. 

Prior to leading Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Kendra was a Partner in Deloitte's Risk Advisory practice and the Chief Audit Executive of Deloitte Global. 

Sessions

OceanFest

Welcome to OceanFest- Ambition 2035

Together, we can grow Canada’s ocean economy by 5X by 2035! Canada has the longest coast line in the world and 4 major cities are in the top 30 Blue Economy startup ecosystem ranking. Discover how you can help us move the needle and change the way we interact with our ocean utilizing the best technologies and talents. See More.
OceanFest

Ocean Global Ecosystem Showcase

Canada is revolutionizing the blue economy by adapting to industry needs and nurturing a dynamic startup ecosystem. Featuring representatives from La Zone Bleue, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, COAST, and Oneka Technologies, this session will delve into the strategies and collaborative efforts that are driving growth and sustainability in the ocean sector. Discover how these organizations support startups, address global ocean opportunities, and position Canada as a blue economy leader. See More.