Ken is the CEO & President of BC Pavco and Vancouver Convention Centre. He is an experienced hotelier, has worked as a senior manager in the tourism industry for over 15 years, and is an alum of VCC's Bachelor of Hospitality Management program. Ken strongly believes in giving back: he serves on VCC's Hospitality Management Program Advisory Committee as a mentor, and as a donor at both VCC and Selkirk College. Ken is also past chair of Tourism Vancouver.

Peter is Director of Investments with TCap Private Equity. He is a senior finance manager and investment professional with demonstrated expertise in investment management, treasury, banking, cash flow management, foreign exchange risk mitigation, and credit risk management. He also enjoys a diverse mix of investment vehicles whose combined returns gently meander upward in an uneventful, but cumulatively-powerful, accumulation of wealth.

Mark is the Regional Manager for Columbia Hospitality, where he supports the operational growth of properties across Canada. Previously, Mark has worked at top-tier hotel and resort properties including Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Semiahmoo Resort, Golf & Spa, and Canyon Ranch Wellness Resorts. Mark also served as Senior Vice President, Tapestry, at Concert Properties, utilizing his background in hotel operations, marketing, sales, and transformational management. He has a proven track record for enhancing property performance, team member engagement, and customer satisfaction, and has been recognized with a President's Award by Meeting Professionals International.

Brett is a lawyer at Owen Bird Law Corporation in Vancouver, BC, where she focuses on wealth succession and corporate law. Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Brett values the opportunity to connect with clients on a personal level and work with them to accomplish their goals. Whether assisting clients with their personal planning or corporate succession and governance, Brett is passionate about making the process clear, approachable, and tailored to each client’s needs.

Alister spent many years as a senior VP of Global Business Development for the Thomas Cook Group. He joined Humber College in 2001 as Dean, School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism and in 2013 became VP of Advancement and External Affairs responsible for business development, fundraising, and global partnerships. Alister is a Social and Cultural Geographer and an internationally recognized author of academic books in tourism and several children's books on Canadian social studies subjects. Alister and his family recently moved to BC after immigrating to Ontario from New Zealand in 1984.

Kay is the CFO & Head of User Acquisition, Data Science & Analytics, Legal and Asset Infrastructure at Kabam Games, a company leading in the development and publishing of large multi-player mobile games. Kay has more than 20 years of experience in processes management, quality control and compliance, and is passionate about championing a collaborative, operational approach for the finance function that leverages technology and data to drive decision making.

Joyce is the Managing Partner at Sylas Consulting Inc., where she guides technology management and business development in the clean tech sector. With over 25 years in the renewable energy sector, Joyce specializes in engineering, strategic marketing, and corporate strategy. Her previous role as Managing Director at FTXT (Canada) Energy Technology Co. Ltd. saw her lead significant growth in hydrogen fuel cell technology and oversee major facility developments. Her volunteer work includes serving as Board Chair at Small Business BC, and in community safety with the Block Watch Society.

Colin Zuo is an entrepreneur and community leader with over 15 years of experience in business and finance. As General Manager of Intertrips Canada Ltd., he has built a successful B2B travel company and previously held advisory roles at major Canadian banks. Colin is also active in cultural and philanthropic initiatives, including fundraising for local hospitals and supporting immigrant communities.

Bina is Managing Director with RBC Corporate Client Group, where she leads a team of senior relationship managers, providing strategic financial advice to corporate clients across diverse sectors, including retail, industrial, services, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture. With over two decades of experience in British Columbia’s finance community, she has held progressive roles in commercial and corporate banking, developing deep expertise in structuring solutions for mid-market and large enterprises.

Beyond her professional role, Bina is deeply committed to community leadership and mentorship. She has previously served on the boards of Aunt Leah’s Independent Lifeskills Society, the Association for Corporate Growth, and the Association of Women in Finance.  Additionally, she has mentored emerging professionals through Beedie School of Business (Simon Fraser University), Emerging Women in Finance (UBC Sauder School of Business), ACG British Columbia.

Kristy Todd Millar is Director, Real Estate Finance at PCI Developments and brings more than 15 years of experience in banking, real estate finance, and strategic planning. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations navigate complex financial decisions while remaining passionate about developing people, fostering mentorship, and sharing knowledge. Kristy brings a collaborative approach to governance and leadership, along with a strong commitment to community impact. Having benefited from the opportunities that post-secondary education can provide, she is dedicated to supporting student success and strengthening connections between education, industry, and community. She believes that accessible, practical education helps people build meaningful careers, contribute to their communities, and create a stronger future for British Columbia.

Ajay Patel was confirmed as president of Vancouver Community College on January 24, 2020. He first joined VCC in May 2019 as Vice-President, Enterprise and International Development.  Ajay has over 20 years of post-secondary experience, and has consistently distinguished himself for his strategic leadership and for his inspiration and support for students, employees, and the whole community.

Ajay’s ongoing commitment to International Education across the post-secondary sector was recognized in 2019 with the BC Council for International Education Distinguished Leadership Award.  Other awards include the City of Vancouver Parks and Recreation’s Volunteer of the Year, the Sport BC President’s Award, and the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant award in 2021. 

At VCC, one of Ajay’s priorities is to lead the college into a promising future by implementing the Strategic Innovation Plan, including a Campus Master Plan designed to guide VCC’s development over the next 10 years.