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.
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 Operations Manager
His specialties include: Franchise Operations, Property Improvement Plans, Team Building & Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance and Procurement.
Personal Mantra: “You may not remember what a person said to you, but you will never forget how they made you feel.”
IAN MARCOTTE
Chief Financial Officer
Ian is a skilled leader responsible for driving Vrancor’s high-ROI growth by providing financial support to all properties and holdings. As a senior member of Vrancor’s Executive Team, Ian works closely with teams across the company to build and maintain a positive organizational culture while executing growth initiatives to provide maximum returns to stakeholders.
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.
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.
DANYAL NATHANI
Director of Finance - Construction & Development
His specialties include: Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Internal Controls and Financial Systems Implementation.
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 Sales Manager
Her specialties include: Sales Management, Revenue Management, Business Development and Leadership.
HEATHER GARDINER
Regional Marketing Manager
Her specialties includes: Marketing Planning, Digital Media Management, Advertising, Social Media, Web Optimization and Content Development, Partnerships and Public Relations/Communications.