Ian Mac Donald
About Ian Mac Donald
Ian Mac Donald is a Senior Director of Analytics at J.D. Irving, Limited, with over 20 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, and analytics. He has held various leadership roles, including positions at Sun Life and Rogers Communications, and has an extensive educational background with degrees from multiple prestigious institutions.
Work at J.D. Irving
Ian Mac Donald currently serves as the Senior Director of Analytics at J.D. Irving, Limited. He has held this position since 2022, working from the company's headquarters in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for building Enterprise Analytics capabilities across the J.D. Irving group of Companies. His focus includes enhancing data and analytics capabilities to drive strategic decision-making and improve client experiences.
Previous Experience at Sun Life
Prior to his current role, Ian Mac Donald worked at Sun Life for four years as the Assistant Vice President of CXO Data and Analytics from 2016 to 2020. He also held the position of Assistant Vice President of Distribution Strategy and Analytics from 2020 to 2022. His work at Sun Life involved developing analytics strategies to enhance distribution and client engagement in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Experience at Rogers Communications
Ian Mac Donald served as Senior Director of Analytics and Cost of Retention Planning and Strategy at Rogers Communications from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure, he focused on analytics initiatives aimed at optimizing customer retention strategies in the Toronto, Canada Area.
Educational Background
Ian Mac Donald has an extensive educational background. He earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he studied Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Operations. He also holds a Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on Biomaterials from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science at Mount Allison University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Professional Expertise
With over 20 years of experience, Ian Mac Donald has developed expertise in strategy and innovation, management consulting, product management, and analytics. He has a strong background in building high-performing teams that deliver impactful data and analytics solutions, digital capabilities, and enhanced client experiences.