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Parq Casino Names New CEO
2026/08/05

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…
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Sodexo Canada Appoints New CEO
2026/07/22

Tanya Cerniuk has been appointed CEO of Sodexo Canada. She spent nearly a decade with Sodexo Canada in business development roles, building a solid foundation in our operations, clients, and culture. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, she is known for driving transformation, aligning strategy with execution, and strengthening performance. Her career includes senior roles in food services, facilities management, and workforce solutions. Most recently, as country head for Adecco Canada, she guided a large national organization…
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Streampoint Welcomes Chad Blaise
2024/02/23

Streampoint, a marketing technology company specializing in events, has appointed Chad Blaise as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With more than 10 years of expertise spearheading event technology ventures for industry giants, Blaise’s career spans pivotal roles at Microsoft, Event Farm, Bizzabo, and Stova. Renowned as a visionary leader, he brings a wealth of experience to Streampoint. “The board unanimously agrees that Chad embodies the quintessential qualities to steer Streampoint towards unprecedented growth and prosperity,” stated Dharmesh Dayabhai, board…
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Tourism Calgary CEO Retiring
2023/11/17

Tourism Calgary chief executive officer Cindy Ady is retiring after 10 years of successfully elevating Calgary’s profile as a year-round global tourism destination. Ady’s retirement marks the end of an astonishing era of growth and change for tourism in Calgary and signals the beginning of Tourism Calgary’s next remarkable phase and a comprehensive search process for a new CEO. The organization has undergone significant positive changes under Ady’s leadership, expanding its focus from just marketing to long-term industry development – growing its…
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Four Seasons Appoints New President
2022/10/21

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced that Alejandro Reynal has been appointed as president and chief executive officer. Reynal succeeds John Davison, a 20-year veteran of Four Seasons, who announced his intention to retire late last year and remains a member of the company’s board. “It is an honour to join Four Seasons, a company I have always admired for its unwavering focus on its values and for the boldness of its innovative spirit,” said Reynal. “I look forward to…
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Tourism Kamloops Names New CEO
2022/03/14

The Tourism Kamloops board of directors has named Monica Dickinson as the organization’s new CEO. After a thorough process, she has been chosen to lead Tourism Kamloops through its next chapter. “Tourism Kamloops is about to enter a period of growth. We know there is pent-up demand for travel and as travel restrictions continue to lessen, we know we need a strong leader to navigate this new era,” explains board chair Percy Amaria. “We are excited to work alongside Monica…
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Gregg Saretsky retires from WestJet
2018/03/08

Ed Sims appointed new President and CEO WestJet has announced Gregg Saretsky, President and CEO, has advised the time has come for him to retire from the company. Having found his successor, he has agreed with the company that his retirement will be effective immediately. “For the past eight years, it’s been my privilege to lead team WestJet through a tremendous period of growth and success,” said Gregg Saretsky. “I am pleased with the continued growth and profitability we’ve achieved together. With plans…
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New president and CEO of RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg announced
2018/02/08

Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors announce the appointment of new president and CEO After 25 years at the helm of the RBC Convention Centre, President and CEO Klaus Lahr will be retiring this spring. Following a lengthy search, Crystal Laborero, Board Chair, and Search Committee Chair Danny Akman have announced that Drew Fisher will be appointed to the position effective March 15, 2018. Fisher will join the convention centre with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and…
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