Board of Directors

Leadership and guidance are provided to Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism through its board of directors, which represents a diverse array of industry professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to ensure Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism remains accountable and performance-driven.

Ryan Kuffner

Ryan Kuffner President & CEO, Economic Development Winnipeg

Denise Zaporzan (Chair)

Denise Zaporzan (Chair) President & CEO, Asteria Global

Danny Wright (Chair of Finance)

Danny Wright (Chair of Finance) Partner, Tax and Managing Partner, Winnipeg PwC

Brad Peacock, CFA, ICD.D

Brad Peacock, CFA, ICD.D ​President & Chief Investment Officer, Megill-Stephenson Company Limited

Dennis Meeches

Dennis Meeches President, Tribal Council Investment Group (TCIG)

Nick  Hays

Nick Hays President and CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority

Sofia Mirza, K.C.

Sofia Mirza, K.C. Partner, Fillmore Riley LLP

Jacques Lavergne

Jacques Lavergne General Manager, Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg

Diane Lee Sousa

Diane Lee Sousa Director of Finance and Administration, Exchange Technology Services

Ray Karasevich

Ray Karasevich President & CEO, Assiniboine Park Conservancy

Robyn Normandale

Robyn Normandale Director, People and Culture, Innovair Group

Raif Richardson

Raif Richardson Senior Vice President, Multimodal, Bison Transport

Cheryl Zealand

Cheryl Zealand President & CEO, Cranked Energy Bars

Matt Dryburgh (Ex-Officio)

Matt Dryburgh (Ex-Officio) Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Winnipeg

Mark  Rosner (Ex-Officio)

Mark Rosner (Ex-Officio) Chief of Staff to the Premier, Province of Manitoba

Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism

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