Vancouver Convention Centre welcomes new Financial Controller

The Vancouver Convention Centre is pleased to welcome Vineet Saluja, into the role of Financial Controller, after an extensive recruitment search.

Selected from among candidates across North America, Saluja brings over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, hospitality and hotel operations. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Guelph.

Saluja’s career in hotel operations began at the Hyatt Regency in Delhi, India. His experience has also spanned the United States and Canada, having previously worked at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa and the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel. Most recently, Saluja served as Senior Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas.

“We are pleased to have recruited a talented, results-driven professional like Vineet to our team,” said Craig Lehto, General Manager, Vancouver Convention Centre. “With his international background and depth of experience, he will be a great addition to this organization.”

Saluja remembers visiting the Vancouver Convention Centre in April 2013 for the Times of India Awards. He admired the high level of professionalism, engagement and service shown by employees at all levels. “Returning to Vancouver to work in a world-class venue like the Convention Centre is like a dream come true,” said Saluja. “I’m thrilled to work for an organization where five-star customer service is the norm. I love being back in Vancouver and finally able to call this city home — again.”

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About the Vancouver Convention Centre
The only two-time winner of the International Association of Congress Centres’ APEX award for “World’s Best Convention Centre,” the Vancouver Convention Centre features two connected buildings with a combined total of 466,500 ft2 (43,340 m2) of flexible meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary space. Since inception, the facility has demonstrated a constant commitment to service, technical and culinary excellence, as well as environmental sustainability. In fact, the Centre’s West building has received LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification, and is the first convention centre in the world awarded the highest LEED® rating.