NxG Series: The Power of Authenticity
November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EST
Open to NxG Members — For the rising leaders in our NxG Community, the central challenge is often how to stay 'authentic' while stepping into the opportunities and expectations of a family enterprise — this session will open that conversation.
Wealth advisor and philanthropic strategist Serena Hak will be joined by guest speaker Mack Ewing, whose journey spans startups, family business leadership and international growth. Together they will share how authenticity can become a powerful advantage for the next generation — helping you build confidence, strengthen family systems, and shape a future that reflects both you and your enterprise.
Together, we will discuss:
- How to define and sustain your identity while engaging in your family enterprise.
- Practical ways authenticity can guide decisions and strengthen relationships.
- Real stories that reveal how personal clarity can influence family continuity with strength.
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Speaking
Serena Hak
Chair, The Canadian Association of Gift Planners
Serena Hak guides families through the complexity of relationships and leadership across generations. With more than 15 years of experience in wealth management, she now focuses her practice on preparing the next generation, supporting succession, and aligning established enterprise decisions with long-term values and vision.
She is the current Chair of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and is valued for bringing clarity and confidence to families during important transitions. Through her own experience with succession, she brings a personal understanding of what it means to grow into leadership within an established enterprise. Serena speaks to audiences across Canada and is known for making complex conversations approachable, authentic and relevant to the next generation.
You can learn more about Serena and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners at CAGP-ACPDP.org.
Mack Ewing
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions
Mack Ewing is Sr. Director of Sales & Marketing at OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions, where he leads growth across North America and international markets in the professional car wash industry.
Before his current role, Mack worked in the tech-startup world with Ten Thousand Coffees, where they exited to a private equity firm. In 2020, he joined his family business, Transchem Group, a leader in car wash chemistry, equipment and technology. Under his leadership, the company expanded significantly and was acquired by Dover Corporation in 2024, becoming part of OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions.
Beyond his corporate role, Mack is an active speaker and writer on topics ranging from strategic growth to leadership development, as well as modern well-being. His work blends practical business insight with a focus on human behavior, motivation and long-term success.
Learn more about OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions at OPWVWS.com.