John DeLucchi is president and CEO of Madison Venture Corp. (Madison Group of Cos.) which has interests in commercial real estate and operating businesses in industrial automation, service and engineering, business information analytics and media. Previously, DeLucchi was a partner at PwC, where he served as B.C. region managing partner and was elected to PwC Canada’s board.

BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: Bourbon sour – met my wife having this drink.
PET PEEVE: Negative attitudes or perspectives that drive poor cultures or prevent risk taking.
TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Deciding to make a career change to a new role after 35 years with PwC.
NON-PROFIT CAUSE: Focus is on local community – Covenant House, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and United Way.