Rick Giammarino
For leaders running substantial organizations, the challenge is not ambition, it is maintaining clarity as responsibility grows. As companies scale, decisions carry greater weight, culture becomes more complex, and leadership can become quietly isolating. That isolation comes with a cost, an isolation tax: delayed decisions, narrowed perspective, and the pressure of carrying too much alone.
My journey began in entrepreneurship and evolved through decades as an engineer, founder, CEO, and national executive. I founded GRB Engineering, led it through growth and merger, and later served as a National Vice President in a global organization, overseeing strategy, operations, and teams of more than 200 professionals. I know firsthand the weight of scaling a business and leading through complexity.
I also know the value of TEC because I experienced it as a member. I saw what happens when leaders have a trusted space to think clearly, challenge assumptions, and learn from peers who understand the role.
That is why I became a Chair. Not for the title, and not for the money. I do it to pay it forward.
The group I am building is grounded in humility, mutual respect, and confidentiality. It is a high-trust environment where candour replaces ego, accountability replaces isolation, and leaders help each other make better decisions, build stronger organizations, and create more sustainable success.
My TEC Group Vision
“A dynamic team with an open culture of humility and mutual respect, in a safe and confidential environment. We work hard for each other and give the team the best of ourselves, knowing that the efforts of the group will produce the best possible outcome.”
Founder & CEO | 30+ Years Executive Leadership | Led National Operations & 200+ Professionals | Previous TEC Member
The Power of a TEC Canada Peer Advisory Group
TEC Canada is Canada’s most established peer advisory community, with over 40 years of experience supporting CEOs and senior executives through confidential executive coaching, leadership development, and peer advisory groups led by experienced Executive Chairs.
These confidential groups provide perspective, accountability, and real-world insight, helping leaders think through important decisions with the guidance of peers who’ve been there.
Ricardo’s Unique Offering: A peer group for seasoned leaders who understand that sustainable growth requires structured reflection, rigorous accountability, and the discipline to lead deliberately.
A Confidential Peer Advisory Group
One-to-One Executive Coaching
Practical Insight from Speakers and Exclusive Reports
A Multi-National Network Built for Real-World Answers
1700+
Members across Canada
45000+
Connected through TEC’s global peer network.
97%
Of members report a meaningful return on investment.
95%
Say TEC peer group meetings are a high-value part of their leadership journey.
Real Leaders. Real Impact.
Wayne McNeil , Co-Founder of Respect GroupÂ
"I could write a long list of the mistakes I would have made if I hadn't joined TEC. It's a space where you can bring your biggest challenges and get honest, unfiltered feedback from people who have been there before."Â
Jordan Gillespie, Business Owner / Leader at HarrisonBowker Valuation GroupÂ
"Being a business owner can be a lonely place… You don't know everything. So to have a group that can be a soundboard is huge."Â
Jared Morrison, COO and President, Alta West CapitalÂ
"When I joined TEC, I didn't know what I was truly missing or looking for regarding my skillset. In hindsight, I surely didn't know that I had to get better at looking after people – even as the company's COO. Now, when I come out of a TEC meeting, whichever tools I learn from the subject-matter experts who might be facilitating a workshop or from the experiences of my fellow members, I can begin to put them into action the very next day."Â