Kendra MacDonald leads Canada's Ocean Supercluster as CEO, guiding the country's ocean economy while championing innovation that balances technological progress with responsibility and impact.

Kendra spent over 20 years with Deloitte Global, rising to Global Chief Audit Executive and partner in the Atlantic Risk Advisory practice. She has worked across six continents and held senior global leadership roles across Canada, Australia, and Hong Kong. Kendra is a member of Forbes Business Council, and serves on multiple boards and audit committees, including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, CRIN, the Canadian Museum of History, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation. Fluent in both English and French, she works extensively with stakeholders across Canada’s national and international innovation ecosystem. She is a frequent speaker and writer on the topics of ocean economy, technology and leadership and has shared insights at COP28, the United Nations and TEDx events.

Kendra helps organizations navigate complex technological change without losing sight of purpose. Her work centers on guiding leaders through the responsible adoption of emerging technologies while maintaining strong ethical and governance foundations. Drawing on global best practice, she shows how strategic technology choices can create lasting competitive advantage.

Audiences gain practical insight into how innovation can be embedded into strategy, decision making, and organizational culture, creating resilience and long term value across industries. Kendra explores how organizations can build innovation cultures, partnerships, and governance models that support progress while ensuring responsible oversight and long-term sustainability.

Kendra brings a rare combination of global executive leadership, governance expertise, and innovation insight, equipping organizations to navigate complexity and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving world.