Testimonials
With demonstrated expertise, unparalleled breadth of knowledge and a few laughs, Jay McDonald is ready to share insight, experience and wisdom.
It has been my pleasure to re-engage with Jay through our work with Vistage International. Jay brings a wide berth of experiences to any situation. He has an uncanny ability to listen intently, analyze quickly, and bring solutions to the forefront. He has a quick wit, which not only puts people...
It has been my pleasure to re-engage with Jay through our work with Vistage International. Jay brings a wide berth of experiences to any situation. He has an uncanny ability to listen intently, analyze quickly, and bring solutions to the forefront. He has a quick wit, which not only puts people at ease, but also brings out the best in them. Jay knows how to combine his keen business sense, common sense, and personal touch to help business leaders become better leaders, make better decisions, and live a happier life. If you are working with Jay, it doesn’t get any better!
Julie Nimmons
Vistage Chair and former Chairman, CEO & President of Schutt Sports
Jay McDonald represents the highest in professional achievement. For many years Jay and I worked together in banking. Following a successful career in finance, Jay became an entrepreneur and was successful in multiple ventures. He has always been unselfish in spending the time to help junior...
Jay McDonald represents the highest in professional achievement. For many years Jay and I worked together in banking. Following a successful career in finance, Jay became an entrepreneur and was successful in multiple ventures. He has always been unselfish in spending the time to help junior colleagues be successful. He is a first rate board member and advisor on strategic plans. Having been a CEO multiple times, he knows how to help CEO’s achieve their objectives.
A D Frazier
Georgia Oak Partners, LLC; Chief Operating Officer, Centennial Olympic Games, Atlanta, Georgia
Jay took over as president of NCI when the company was in need of direction and focus. He brought these attributes to the table and helped NCI through a tremendous growth period, that I was proud to be a part of. I would love to work with Jay in future, he was a great mentor!
Kyle Nickel
President, Get Found In Town
Jay McDonald's vast business experience in leading organizations through change uniquely positions him among executive coaches. Jay's C-Suite experience would be a great complement to a CEO's existing team.
Pepper Bullock
Director, D & O Advisory Practice, TalentQuest
When it comes to defining a company's strategic advantage, one should look to Jay McDonald for help! Jay's depth of experience and business acumen is always right on target. His true niche is in his unique approach to turnaround strategies and re-positioning companies for revenue maximization....
When it comes to defining a company's strategic advantage, one should look to Jay McDonald for help! Jay's depth of experience and business acumen is always right on target. His true niche is in his unique approach to turnaround strategies and re-positioning companies for revenue maximization. He has a proven track record of unprecedented success.
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President at The Quadrillion
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Jay is one of Vistage’s rising stars. In a community of supremely successful business professionals, who now Chair peer advisory groups of likeminded high performing Chief Executive Officers. Jay has set himself apart. He has earned two of Vistage’s top Chair awards within his first two...
Jay is one of Vistage’s rising stars. In a community of supremely successful business professionals, who now Chair peer advisory groups of likeminded high performing Chief Executive Officers. Jay has set himself apart. He has earned two of Vistage’s top Chair awards within his first two years. I look forward to his continued success as a Vistage Chair for many, many years to come.
Ruby Randall
Vistage International’s President and Chief Operating Officer
Jay is a great mentor and shares his knowledge and time freely and without reciprocation. We have been colleagues for over a year and have come to rely on one another for honest unfiltered and unbiased feedback. There is no one Ii know with greater insight, honesty and integrity than Jay.
David Nettina
Principal MRC Capital Group
Jay is a remarkable individual, with a unique blend of people and business skills. It is no wonder he received our Rookie of the Year and Chair Excellence awards for 2012. His care and concern for people naturally creates a winning environment, and we are proud to have a leader of his caliber...
Jay is a remarkable individual, with a unique blend of people and business skills. It is no wonder he received our Rookie of the Year and Chair Excellence awards for 2012. His care and concern for people naturally creates a winning environment, and we are proud to have a leader of his caliber with Vistage International in Atlanta.
Phillip Thomas
Vistage International’s Senior Vice President for the Eastern United States
Jay is the consummate professional who brings sound judgment and clarity to everything he does. As a leader and visionary, he is world-class in every respect. I've worked with many CEO's and advisors and he is someone I will continue to turn to for best in class advice and counsel.
Wayne Luke
Managing Partner, The Bridgespan Group
Jay is a seasoned and experienced business executive with broad experience in both entrepreneurial environments and in corporate America. His problem solving skills, business perspective and customer relationship skills are a great asset to executives and business owners alike.
Peter Carey
President & CEO, American Screen Art