David Gourlay

CEO, Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation

David Gourlay is the Chief Executive Officer of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, where he has served since 2020. With a career spanning the private sector, Government of Canada, and the City of Ottawa, David is recognized for his commitment to building community through meaningful relationships and purposeful leadership.

Mr. Gourlay has served on the Boards of the Ottawa Public Library, Ottawa Community Housing Foundation, and the Ottawa Sport Council. David also founded the Ottawa Champions Baseball Club (2014–2018) and co-founded the Miracle League of Ottawa, a fully accessible sports facility for children with special needs. His contributions have been recognized with the Ottawa Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Award (2009), his investiture into the Order of Ottawa (2014), and being named Fundraising Professional of the Year (2022) by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Ottawa Chapter).

Rooted in Ottawa, Mr. Gourlay’s work is guided by his passion for people, community, and fostering inclusion.