Jack MacDonald is Vice President, Business Services at ADGA Group, where he leads a cross-functional team spanning Information Technology & Information Management, Human Resources, Security, Commercial, Quality, and Proposal Development. Since 2024, his leadership has been instrumental in driving operational efficiencies, enhancing business processes, and supporting the growth of ADGA’s professional services, technical services, and consultancy business lines.

An award-winning business, innovation, and thought leader, Jack’s career spans leadership and technical roles in the Canadian Armed Forces, federal government, and private sector. A 27-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, he brings extensive expertise in engineering, program management, procurement, strategy development, and organizational change initiatives. Prior to joining ADGA in 2022, he served as Head of Innovation, Technology & Socio-Economic Benefits at Babcock Canada, and previously held senior leadership roles in major defence projects at the Department of National Defence, including the Canadian Surface Combatant program.

Jack holds Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He is also certified in Cybersecurity by ISC2 and is an alumnus of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Executive Council NextPert program. His work has earned him numerous academic, leadership, military, and public service awards, and he is a published author of peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers.

Outside of work, Jack enjoys time on the shores of Lake Calabogie. In the winter months, he can often be found coaching as a certified curling coach with CurlON and Curling Canada in rinks across Eastern Ontario.

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