Mario De Divitiis, MPA, C.Dir.

President & Chief Executive Officer , Ronald McDonald House South Central Ontario | Corporate Director | Adjunct Professor

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

About

Visionary and transformational leader fueled by a core entrepreneurial, strategic and innovative mindset. Proven leadership track record in change management, executive oversight, people management, strategic planning & execution, revenue generation & external relations. A community builder with superior communication & relationship building skills. Accustom to working with all levels of government, industry, boards, entrepreneurs, and academia. Experienced Board Member, Adjunct Professor and Public Speaker.

Experience

  • President & Chief Executive Officer at Ronald McDonald House South Central Ontario
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Corporate Director at PenFinancial Credit Union
    Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs

  • Chief Executive Officer at Niagara Workforce Planning Board
    Jul 2016 - Jun 2020 · 4 yrs

    Led a complete transformation and revitalized the organization to record breaking success and recognition. During my tenure as CEO the staff sized doubled and the organization experienced an increase of 45% in revenues with only a 14% increase in expenses. Likewise, our net assets increased by 12%. Niagara Workforce Planning Board (NWPB) is a labour market and economic think tank. NWPB is one of 26 planning boards across Ontario funded the Province of Ontario.

  • Adjunct Professor - School of Business & Managment Studies at Niagara College
    Sep 2013 - May 2019 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Teach. Enable. Inspire. - Responsible for approximately 120 students a term. - Teach various Management, Marketing and Leadership courses

  • Chief Executive Officer at Leadership Niagara
    Jan 2011 - May 2016 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Transformed the organization from the bottom tier of the 25 Canadian Community Leadership programs to solidifying itself as the highest enrolled program in Canada 2012 - 2015. Leadership Niagara is a leadership development program that develops leaders to transform themselves, their organizations and their communities.