Don is a founder of Playbook, the growth advisory firm for transformative results. He has over seventeen years of experience in business development and client service across North America in corporate strategy, communications, government relations, and M&A. Don has a proven track record of leading and training teams to achieve substantial and measurable results, including a 5x increase in the growth of a consulting firm as a majority owner over a ten-year period. This achievement has… Show more Don is a founder of Playbook, the growth advisory firm for transformative results. He has over seventeen years of experience in business development and client service across North America in corporate strategy, communications, government relations, and M&A. Don has a proven track record of leading and training teams to achieve substantial and measurable results, including a 5x increase in the growth of a consulting firm as a majority owner over a ten-year period. This achievement has reinforced his passion for solving complex problems, removing barriers, and scaling teams and companies, all while delivering excellent client service.In the past seven years, Don has actively invested in and advised several SaaS, B2B, and B2C companies, contributing to their development and scalability. His strategic insights and hands-on approach have helped these companies navigate market challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.Don is known for his collaborative leadership style, fostering a culture of innovation and resilience within his teams. He has worked with a diverse range of clients, from established enterprises and early stage companies, helping them achieve their strategic goals and drive measurable growth. His commitment to excellence and client-centric approach make him a trusted advisor and leader in the growth advisory space. Show less

Don Stickney brings over 17 years of strategic leadership in business development, corporate strategy, innovation, and enterprise solutions at the intersection of technology and business transformation to his role as Head of Business Development at Industrio AI. Don has a proven track record of driving growth for enterprise and mid-market organizations, high-growth startups, and the public sector. He has consistently delivered strategic insights that translate technological solutions… Show more Don Stickney brings over 17 years of strategic leadership in business development, corporate strategy, innovation, and enterprise solutions at the intersection of technology and business transformation to his role as Head of Business Development at Industrio AI. Don has a proven track record of driving growth for enterprise and mid-market organizations, high-growth startups, and the public sector. He has consistently delivered strategic insights that translate technological solutions into tangible business value. At Industrio AI, Don focuses on aligning AI-driven solutions with organizational goals, helping businesses address complex challenges and drive measurable outcomes. His collaborative approach enables organizations to harness AI for transformative business impact and long-term success. Before joining Industrio, Don was a Partner for over a decade at a national professional service firm where he provided strategy and implementation services to clients throughout North America and Asia. Show less

Don Stickney is a strategic and values driven consultant. He believes in working with his clients and Earnscliffe colleagues to build a better and more inclusive future for tomorrow’s leaders.For the past sixteen years, he has acted as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs and their senior leadership teams, technology start up executives, senior labour leaders, community, and political organizers.The consulting teams that Don has been a part of have been involved in complex… Show more Don Stickney is a strategic and values driven consultant. He believes in working with his clients and Earnscliffe colleagues to build a better and more inclusive future for tomorrow’s leaders.For the past sixteen years, he has acted as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs and their senior leadership teams, technology start up executives, senior labour leaders, community, and political organizers.The consulting teams that Don has been a part of have been involved in complex crisis communications, $1B+ mergers and acquisitions, permitting and approval of critical infrastructure, negotiation and approval of new procurement and labour agreements, refinements to government regulatory frameworks and the introduction of legislation to improve public good.Don is keen to work with his clients to help them understand how environmental, social and governance metrics can contribute to a net positive future, drive innovation, secure capital investment and create community benefit.In addition to his client advisory responsibilities, Don is also responsible for shaping the national Earnscliffe acquisitions and partnership strategy, keeping up with industry best practices, and maintaining a high-performance level and success rate in this area of strategic focus for the business.Prior to starting his career in consulting, Don served in the federal government as a senior policy advisor to several federal Cabinet Ministers.Don earned a degree in political science from the University of British Columbia. He is also an active participant of party politics in BC.Don enjoys family time with his wife and son, volunteering with BC Children’s Hospital and cheering on the local NHL and MLS sports teams. Show less

Public affairs and government relations consultant responsible for managing a diverse client portfolio, with a focus on energy, mining, oil and gas, health care, legal, environmental, regulatory and stakeholder interests.

Founded Semper Communications a full service public affairs company that provided strategic communications and government affairs consulting to corporate, not for profit and association interests in BC.

Worked in various communications and policy related roles in the Federal government