Kent MacLean

Since graduating from Holland College's Accounting Technology program in 1987, Kent has built a remarkable career.

Kent is a visionary business leader with over 35 years of experience in strategic management, finance, operations, venture capital, and mergers and acquisitions. He has a proven track record of transforming start-ups into high-growth ventures and achieving international success. Kent excels in fostering innovation, driving sustainable growth, and building trust-based relationships with customers and partners, consistently delivering impactful results.

As a co-founder, Director, and CEO of Allumiqs Corporation, Kent has led the company’s evolution into a leading tech-enabled Contract Research Organization (CRO) in the biopharma and biotech sectors. His strategic vision has fueled Allumiqs’ expansion through venture funding, acquisitions, and strategic industry partnerships.

Kent’s career highlights include founding Arcos Technologies, a multi-regional Microsoft Business Solutions Parter and leading Emergence Corporation as CEO, where he expanded operations across seven countries resulting in the recognition as a worldwide Microsoft Inner Circle Partner. His extensive global management experience spans startups to high-growth organizations across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Kent’s leadership and innovative approach have left a lasting impact on the industries he has influenced, inspiring future generations of professionals to strive for excellence.

Kent received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2024.