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Getting to The Top
Getting to the top wouldn’t be possible without Vrancor’s experienced, high-performing leadership team that offers expertise in multiple disciplines. Combined they consistently deliver market-leading ROI.
DARKO VRANICH
President & CEO
Darko Vranich, an entrepreneur, investor and developer, is a Croatian-born Canadian. A skilled leader and visionary, he founded and grew Vrancor Group from a single hotel property into a multimillion-dollar, multi-disciplinary business in less than 10 years.
He is best known for careful strategic planning, rigorous financial management and uncompromising commitment to build, acquire and manage globally recognized branded hotels and developments.
ANDREW KARIK
Chief Financial Officer
His specialties include: Treasury & Cash Flow, Budgeting & Forecasting, Insurance, Bonding, Corporate Financing, Corporate Structure, Team Mentoring & Management, Management Reporting, and Change Management.
PETER TOSH
Regional Director - Hotel Capital Projects & New Builds
His specialties include: Employee Relations and Leadership, FF&E & Procurement Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Driving Exceeded Guest Satisfaction, Strategic Management of Brand Partnerships.
LOUIS JAKETIC
Regional Director of Operations
His specialties include: Franchise Operations, Property Improvement Plans, Team Building & Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance and Procurement.
Mario Frankovich
VP Investment & Strategic Planning
With extensive experience in investment management and C Suite roles, Mario brings investment and strategic planning skills to Vrancor. As well with a regulatory background in Investment Industry, he provides Vrancor with valuable governance and ethics perspectives.
DEREK EVANS
Director of Finance - Hospitality
Derek is an accomplished leader with over ten years’ experience in hospitality finance with Vrancor. As the newest member of our Executive Team Derek’s key roles are in budgeting, auditing and delivering strong financial results.
PAUL CIRONE
Director - Marquis Gardens & Ajax Convention Centre
His specialties include: Marketing Development; Operational Efficiencies; Large Event Food Planning; Menu Design & Costing; Kitchen & Operational Design.
SABINA VIEIRA
Regional Director - Human Resources & Payroll
Her specialties include: Employee Relations, HR Planning, Performance Management, Recruitment, Labour Relations, Compensation/Benefits, Payroll Management and Change Management.
GUNTHER BLÜESZ
Design - Planning
His specialties include: Planning, Architecture, Design and Project Management.
MARILYN BUTKOVIC
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing
Her specialties include: Sales Management, Revenue Management, Business Development and Leadership.
John Crescenzi
Regional Operations Manager
With over 20 years of leadership experience, John has a proven track record of inspiring teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and managing award-winning hotels.