Business Advisory & Executive Leadership
Executive advisory forgrowth, leadership &business transition.
An advisory service for business owners, executives, boards, and leadership teams who need practical guidance, strategic clarity, and experienced support through growth, change, succession, and transformation.
Kevin Ford
Executive Advisor · Former President & CEO, Calian Group Ltd.
10 Years
As President & CEO
$750M+
Revenue growth
20+
Strategic acquisitions
2026
NorthStar Award recipient
Your advisor
A proven operator's perspective.
Through Ford & Associates, Kevin Ford brings senior-level business advisory support to organizations seeking experienced leadership perspective, operational insight, and boardroom-ready guidance.
Kevin Ford is a Canadian business leader best known for his transformative ten-year tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of Calian Group Ltd., a diversified provider of mission-critical solutions in defence, space, healthcare, and infrastructure services.
Under Kevin's leadership, Calian evolved from a conservative, technology-focused firm into a dynamic global enterprise with diversified offerings and significant growth through organic initiatives, strategic acquisitions, and international expansion.
Recognition
- CEO of the Year — Ottawa Chamber of Commerce & Ottawa Business Journal
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year
- Canada's Defence Executive of the Year
- 2026 NorthStar Award — Canadian business leadership
How he helps
Senior guidance, in three forms.
Business Growth Advisory
Support for companies navigating expansion, acquisitions, revenue growth, market positioning, and operational scaling.
Executive Coaching
One-on-one advisory for founders, CEOs, senior leaders, and emerging executives focused on leadership, decision-making, and accountability.
Board Governance Support
Strategic insight for boards, advisory committees, and leadership teams requiring practical governance and business oversight experience.
The engagement
A clear path from challenge to action.
Discovery
Understand the business, leadership priorities, challenges, and desired outcomes.
Strategic review
Assess current structure, opportunities, risks, leadership gaps, and growth paths.
Action plan
Create clear recommendations, priorities, timelines, and implementation steps.
Ongoing advisory
Provide continued executive support, accountability, and strategic guidance.
Who it's for
Built for the rooms where decisions happen.
Business owners
Owners preparing for growth, transition, succession, acquisition, or operational change.
Executive teams
Leadership teams seeking alignment, stronger execution, and outside strategic perspective.
Boards & advisory groups
Boards requiring experienced business insight, governance perspective, and leadership support.
Grow, transition, and lead with confidence.
Connect with Ford & Associates to explore how Kevin Ford's executive advisory support can help your organization move forward.