Rob McDougall

Remembering
Rob McDougall

Co-Founder & CEO

1960–2025

Upstream Works is mourning the loss of its beloved CEO, Rob McDougall. Above all, Rob was a devoted husband and father. To Upstream Works, Rob was our leader, innovator, colleague, and friend. He brought passion, excellence, and humanity to every role in his life.

Rob made a lasting impact on many people’s lives, from their professional careers to decades-long friendships. You can view some of their tributes below. If you would like to make a tribute to Rob and share a story, please get in touch here.

To honor Rob’s legacy, his family invites donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Contributions in his memory will fund research and programs that improve lives for generations to come. You can make a donation in Rob’s honor here.

We will miss Rob, his contributions, and his leadership and will honor his vision as we move forward.
Some of the above tributes were originally posted on LinkedIn here.