Vrancor Group

(905) 540-4800   info@vrancor.com

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.