Parq Casino in downtown Vancouver has named Suzanne Lalonde as its new chief executive officer overseeing operations.
Lalonde brings more than three decades of experience in the casino gaming industry across the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, the Caribbean and North America for organizations like Casino Austria International, Caesars Entertainment and PURE Canadian Gaming.
Lalonde began her career in the gaming industry as a casino floor dealer before advancing into leadership and operational roles. Her experience includes serving as Assistant General Manager at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax, Executive Director of Casino Operations with Paragon Gaming at River Cree Resort & Casino in Enoch, Alberta, and holding several leadership positions with PURE Canadian Gaming Corp., including General Manager, Senior Vice President, and Regional General Manager overseeing Casino Calgary and Casino Lethbridge, two of the four casinos within the company’s Alberta portfolio.
“We’re very excited to welcome Suzanne to the team,” said Parq Casino director Paul Bouzanis. “She brings a rare combination of front-line operating experience, senior leadership capability and a strong commitment to people. She understands that sustained performance comes from engaged employees, disciplined operations and a culture where teams are empowered to succeed.”
In her new role, Lalonde will lead Parq Casino’s next phase of growth and development with a focus on the guest experience, employee engagement, regulatory excellence and operational discipline.
“I’m thrilled to join Parq Casino and work alongside its talented team,” said Lalonde. “My career has shown me that the strongest organizations are built by people who feel valued, supported and connected to a shared purpose, and I look forward to listening, learning and working together to build on Parq’s strengths.”
