Ian Mclean | McLean & Associates

Ian McLean B.A., Dip.Bus. Admin - Chairman

Ian strives to ensure he delivers added value to his clients by combining innovative thinking, community involvement and a personal drive for excellence and results. Ian assists the clients of McLean and Associates through a wide combination of knowledge, experience and a wide network of professional associates. His 15 + years of experience in Executive and Board positions have been valuable to organizations in the Public, Private and Not-For-Profit Sectors.

Ian is presently President/CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC). One of the largest Chambers in the country, with over 1800 members and a full time staff of 16, Ian leads this dynamic and influential community organization. The GKWCC serves its members with networking and educational programs, innovative member rewards and many advocacy initiatives.
During Ian’s career, he has held a variety of senior level positions both professionally and in volunteer roles. Ian has performed strategic job functions with many organizations and as an external consultant through his consulting firm. Some of the organizations he has been involved include: The Region of Waterloo Community Safety & Crime Prevention Council, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Knox Session, Paul Puncher Clothier, Labatt Brewery, Lakeport Brewery and a number of charitable organizations.

Ian has served on:

Waterloo Economic Development Committee
Waterloo Public Library Board of Directors
Waterloo Uptown Business Improvement Area Board of Directors
Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee

In addition, Ian continues to serve:

Knox Session
Immigration Partnership of Waterloo Region Council

Ian holds an Honours BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. He played Varsity football at the University of Toronto, is an avid golfer and loves to cook. Ian is the proud father of his two daughters Hannah and Abigail and Golden Retriever, Solomon.

Connect with Ian today and get your business on the right path. Call Ian at 519-584-1055 or Email Ian at info@mcleanandassociates.ca

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Understanding how public policy, business and politics intersect is rare. Ian understands how the political dynamics federally, provincially and municipally will affect the ability to shape public policy on matters important to not for profit and NGO’s.

Walter connects people and he has designed and implemented unique programs of frequent luncheon round tables for a university executive. These brought together decision-makers from across a region. Regular trips to Ottawa and Toronto to meet political, departmental and organization leaders provided opportunity to show the program initiatives being undertaken by the university.

A long association of McLean and Associates with African leaders made Walter a valuable asset from mining executive and to be his advisor on governmental relations, black empowerment and corporate social responsibility. Environmental, civil society and cultural issues were seen as important to the company’s success in Africa.

Walter and Ian’s connections and network are impressive. They can help private sector clients understand how political and bureaucratic structures operate. In other words, how to break through the maze to achieve success.