Stew MacDonald
President & Chief Revenue Officer
Stew MacDonald was named President & Chief Revenue Officer of OEG Sports & Entertainment in 2021 and provides leadership to OEG's revenue operations. As one of the organization's senior executives, he leads a team responsible for Ticketing, Premium Seating, Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Media and Business Intelligence for the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, Bakersfield Condors and Rogers Place.
MacDonald began his professional career with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League, where he served as the club's Director of Marketing and Publicity. In 1987 he joined the Oilers where he played a leading role as the organization's Director of Marketing for over a decade. In 1998 he was named Chief Operating Officer of the American Hockey League's Saint John Flames and guided the club for five seasons.
The sports industry veteran rejoined the Oilers organization temporarily in 2003 as a member of the project team for the Molson Canadian Heritage Classic outdoor game, and then on a permanent basis in 2004 when he was appointed President of the Edmonton Road Runners Hockey Club. In 2005, he was named the Oilers Vice President of Marketing, and in 2006 assumed many of his current duties.
Among the highlights of MacDonald's career are three Stanley Cup Championships (1987, 1988, 1990), an AHL Championship (2001), three WHL Championships (2012, 2014, 2022), a Memorial Cup Championship (2014) and the design, construction and opening of Rogers Place.
MacDonald holds a Diploma in Sports Administration from Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario. He and his wife Sheila reside near downtown Edmonton.