Our Team
Our team is an alliance of entrepreneurial, dedicated and focused leaders, each contributing specialized talents towards a common purpose.
PRESIDENT
Kailash Kasal started his business endeavours with a chain of successful convenience stores in Toronto, which he grew and managed. Kasal then went on to acquire and grow a portfolio of gas stations.
Over the past 15 years, Kasal has been focusing primarily on acquiring and investing in a portfolio of successful branded hotels in Ontario and Quebec. He is involved in every aspect of the transaction, including sourcing the right properties that fit our strategy to closing and managing the operations. Prior to formally founding K2 Group, he has been the key investor and architect behind one the fastest growing hospitality and development companies in Canada.
Kasal has a Bachelor’s of Engineering and a Masters in Marketing. He is also very engaged in the local community, through philanthropic efforts and building relationships.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Thomas Jacob is the Managing Director of K2 Group. With over five years in this role, he leads a team of over 600+ professionals who share his vision of creating value in the communities they operate.
Thomas is also a co-founder and investor in Sunly Energy, a leader in residential solar installation, maintenance, and financing, and Contrabande, a global agency that empowers ambitious founders with capital and creative ingenuity. A top-line growth strategist and award-winning entrepreneur, Thomas has guided several start-ups from infancy to billions in revenue. He holds a bachelor's degree in International Economics & Business Management, and is currently undertaking the Owner/President Management and QuantumShift executive programs at Harvard and Ivey Business Schools.
He is an active member of YPO, his community, and supports various charitable organizations in Canada.
MEET THE TEAM
Kailash Kasal
President
Thomas Jacob
Managing Director
Troy Martin
Director of Operations
Joseph Abbruscato
Regional Manager, Hotels
Dhruv Mehta
General Manager, Petroleum
Paramvir Sharma
Account Manager, Fleet Services
Gary Ward
General Manager, Senior Living
Megan Clark
Manager, Revenue & Marketing
Gina Cardinali
Manager, Corporate Sales
Bala Ramaswamy
Corporate Controller
Jimit Patel
Accountant
Catrina Cruz
Junior Accountant
Anjali Sethi
Financial Analyst
Suraj Guragain
Junior Analyst