Mr. Rumlena was named President of SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts in 2021. He previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer from February 2017 and prior to that served in senior finance roles with SilverBirch and bcIMC Hospitality Group since January 2009. Mr. Rumlena has substantial real estate and hospitality experience having worked in the industry for over 20 years.  Mr. Rumlena started his career with KPMG LLP where he provided audit, tax and corporate finance services to clients operating in real estate, hospitality, private equity and financial services industries. Mr. Rumlena is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.

Mr. Li was appointed as Chief Operating Officer, Ownership Representative in 2019. Mr. Li has over 30 years of experience in financial services and has held various senior and executive positions at China Construction Bank and Sinatay Life Insurance where he focused on developing operational strategies and led the company in introducing multiple innovative products and services. Mr. Li holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Jilin University of Finance and Economics and a Master’s degree in International Economics from Jilin University. He also holds an eMBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Mr. Rajamahendran is a strategic human capital leader with over 20 years of experience driving key business results through collaborative development and management of the human capital function. Giri is adept at leading the full human capital function, including strategy development, organizational governance, talent management, total rewards, organizational design, change management and payroll. He has consulted in a variety of small and medium sized organizations within the hospitality, gaming, banking, real estate and life sciences industries and he began his career with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.

Ms. Sun was appointed as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Governance of SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts in March 2023. She previously held the role of Vice President of Investor Relations from November 2019. In her role she is instrumental in developing and maintaining Chinese investor relations and ensuring effective shareholder financial governance. Prior to joining SilverBirch, Ms. Sun worked in the field of finance and accounting for over ten years and held various leadership roles including Vice President of Investment Management in Mainland China, where she developed sustainable relationships with investors. Her expertise in financial analysis and management has proven her to be an invaluable and trusted leader to the organization.

Ms. Wong was appointed to the position of Senior Vice President of Finance in March 2024. In her role she is responsible for the organization’s finance function including financial reporting, taxation, treasury & financing, risk management and accounting. Ms. Wong is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over ten years of finance, tax and accounting experience and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia. Before joining SilverBirch in 2015, Ms. Wong worked as a senior manager at Smythe LLP, a Vancouver based mid-sized accounting firm, where she provided audit, tax and business advisory services to a variety of public and private companies.

Mr. Wu was named Vice President of Administration and Assistant to Board in 2021. He previously held the role of Director of Administration and Assistant to Board from 2018 and prior to that served in Executive roles with Everland Group and Leadon International Investments since 2012. Mr. Wu started his career with ProMOS Technologies where the very first 12” semiconductor (DRAM) production line in Taiwan was developed and successfully secured five world-class patents within the high-tech field. Mr. Wu has over 20 years of experience in various industries focused on substantial engineering, resources integration solutions to clients in investments, semiconductor, solar cell, TFT LCD and LED related field, as well as project and administration management. Mr. Wu holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Kaohsiung Polytechnic Institute (I-Shou University).

Mr. Zou was appointed as Vice President of Asset Management in 2018. Mr. Zou has over 10 years of experience in various General Manager positions in Asia, North America, and Europe where he led private equity firms with investments, supervised on-site project managements, and performed financial and due diligence reports for investors and shareholders. Mr. Zou is also recognized for his ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate challenging projects to shareholders.

Mr. Doucet was appointed as Senior Director of Operations in 2021. Mr. Doucet is a passionate hospitality professional with over 30 years of experience. He started his career as a Certified Executive Chef, and he is also a Certified Sommelier and a Certified Hotel General Manager. He spent his early years in Boston, Massachusetts in the position of Certified Executive Chef for the World Trade Center Boston and Seaport Hotel with Fidelity Investments. Mr. Doucet’s return to Canada had him focus on an Executive Chef role for two Delta hotels, progressing into Director of Operations to Hotel General Manager and to the position he holds today.

Jennifer is a Chartered Professional Accountant with almost ten years of accounting experience and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia. Jennifer started her career with Smythe LLP where she provided audit and tax services to clients operating in the private and non-profit sector. She then transitioned over to KPMG LLP where she provided auditing services to clients in the Technology, Media and Telecom industry. In her role, her main focus is the organization’s corporate finance function including financial reporting, taxation, treasury & financing, and accounting.

For the past two decades Rob has worked with various ERP systems and business applications in roles that span across accounting, financial analysis, business analysis, and consulting.  Rob joined SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts in 2014 and is responsible for ERP system administration, application development, user support, data management, and internal reporting.  He is focused on leveraging data and technology to support the organization’s objective to be one of Canada’s leading hotel owners and managers.  Prior to joining SilverBirch, Rob worked at several Vancouver-based companies including QLT Inc. and Sierra Wireless, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of British Columbia.

A progressive revenue manager with more than a decade of experience in hotel management and the travel industry, Rahul specializes in revenue management, financial reporting, forecasting and trend analysis for hotels operating under major franchise brands including; Marriott, Radisson and Delta.

Starting his career more than 10 years ago, in London, England, Karan has worked with multiple hotel brands including Delta and Radisson in operations and revenue management roles. As Director, Revenue Management, he is responsible for developing and implementing revenue management strategies for SilverBirch’s hotel portfolio.

Mr. Nasedkin was appointed as Vice President, Project Management in 2023. He has over 25 years of commercial construction experience across North America in a variety of industries. As the Vice President, Project Management, Mr. Nasedkin leads major hotel renovations from inception to completion. He has managed large scale projects for companies such as Ledcor and has worked in several hospitality Project Management and Operations roles. Prior to joining SilverBirch, Mr. Nasedkin was responsible for the management of all North American construction at Lululemon.

As an IT leader with over 30 years of industry experience, Ian possesses strong technical, leadership and project management skills. Ian is responsible for implementing secure and highly available technologies; manages IT risk and governance; and leads a team of highly skilled IT professionals.

Gary has accumulated experience,​ knowledge and skills from a wide variety of disciplines including self employed homebuilder, food service owner and various hotel management roles with Fairmont Waterfront.  Gary has studied ​within the sciences and real estate ​fields of education.  For over ​the last decade with SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts​, Gary has been developing and executing  CapEx projects, managing the capital planning process and providing support and resources to hotel maintenance managers.

Offering over 10 years of Human Capital experience, Melissa holds a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation and she has held various roles within the SilverBirch Human Capital team. She has experience working both at the hotel and corporate level and she was a part of the team that implemented a new payroll system (Avanti) as part of Project Fusion.

Hao is an experienced Chartered Professional Accountant with over a decade of experience as a Controller in the hospitality industry. His expertise in financial management includes budgeting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and forecasting.  As a former Regional Controller, Hao has a proven track record of success, having worked with various renowned hotel brands. Hao has successfully implemented software solutions to streamline business operations while ensuring a firm commitment to driving financial success and maintaining compliance.

Eric possesses over 10 years of specialization in financial and investment analysis. At SilverBirch, Eric is responsible for investment analysis, including acquisitions, dispositions, and development, and oversees leasing operations. Before joining SilverBirch, Eric worked at a global real estate investment, operations, and development company and a reputable M&A firm, where he was responsible for investment underwriting and leading business analysis. Eric’s passion lies in leveraging data-driven insights to discover investment opportunities and create exceptional spaces that resonate with guests and tenants. Eric is an alumnus of UBC’s Sauder School of Business, and a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Johnson was appointed as Senior Vice President, Operations of SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts in October 2023. Mr. Johnson has a history of over 40 years in the hospitality and tourism industry starting his career in Edmonton before joining Delta Hotels in Vancouver where he held numerous roles, advancing to Regional Vice President while relocating to a variety of Canadian cities from coast-to-coast. His diverse experience spans renowned hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, and numerous independent establishments. Mr. Johnson has served as Chair for both Tourism Vancouver and Tourism Calgary and holds a Bachelor of Hospitality Management from Vancouver Community College.

Mr. Chang was appointed as Vice President, Investment & Real Estate in 2024. Prior to joining SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts Mr. Chang founded and ran Abbey Hotel Advisors Ltd, a London-based advisory practice serving over a dozen worldwide clients. Prior to that, he served as Managing Director, Real Estate for American Hotel Income Properties REIT. Other previous roles include Head of UK/EU Underwriting at Sonder, Director, Asset Management at SilverBirch, and Analyst at Goldman Sachs.  Mr. Chang began his career in hotel operations working for Four Seasons and IHG branded hotels. Mr. Chang graduated from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration in 2011 and is a CFA Charterholder.