Our Team

Michael Kimel

Michael Kimel

Chairman

Michael Kimel is the co-founder, and Chairman of Harlo Entertainment. As an award-winning entrepreneur, Michael has spearheaded the growth and success of multiple iconic businesses across North America. Notable ventures include co-founding Chase Hospitality Group (CHG), a globally recognized brand, responsible for creating leading culinary destinations, including their flagship award-winning restaurant, The Chase. He played a key role in the development and success of Miami landmarks Komodo, Swan and Papi Steak. Most recently, Michael co-founded OverActive Media, the only entity worldwide to own three franchised e-sports teams. He also serves as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguin's management committee. Michael's dedication to the growth and success of his portfolio of businesses has awarded him a ranking on Toronto's Top 50 Most Influential People.

Brandon Marek

Managing Partner

Brandon Marek is the Managing Partner at Harlo Entertainment, North America’s leading entertainment and hospitality private equity firm. With over 20 years of experience, Brandon has ideated, designed and launched a variety of successful companies. Select experience includes: co-creating Michelin award winning restaurants Mimi Chinese & Sunnys Chinese, co creating the world-renowned New City Gas entertainment complex in Montreal, co-founding Moneybag Vodka alongside KISS’ Gene Simmons, developing SPINCO – Canada’s largest spin studio – to thirty locations across the country and most recently leading the launch of Shake Shack in Canada. Brandon specializes in creating brands that value luxury and invaluable experience, and has supported many organizations in building best-in-class experience programs, including Hakkasan Group in Las Vegas. He is a skilled and experienced creator, designer, and operator and proudly serves on the board of Victim Services Toronto.

Asjad Ali

Asjad Ali

Accounting Associate

Atena Pali

Atena Pali

Senior Creative Producer

Ben Kalifer

Ben Kalifer

Chief of Staff, Harlo Holdings

Carly Simpson

Carly Simpson

Project Manager

Jamie Hadonphrai

Jamie Hadonphrai

Junior Creative Producer

Jeanette Chew

Jeanette Chew

Senior Director, People & Strategy

Jia Zou

Jia Zou

Director Of Culinary,
Kasa Moto, Valerie, Roses Social

Juri Coleman, mba, cpa

Juri Coleman, mba, cpa

Sr Director, Finance, F&B

Lily Dimitraklas

Lily Dimitraklas

Senior Co-ordinator, People & Culture

Maria Milovanovic

Maria Milovanovic

Junior Accountant

Miyuki Mori

Miyuki Mori

Senior Operations Manager

Mansi Mahendru

Mansi Mahendru

Reservations Manager

Moezur Reza, MBA, CPA, CA

Moezur Reza, MBA, CPA, CA

Vice-President, Finance

Reema Padia

Reema Padia

Controller

Saarah Tennakoon

Saarah Tennakoon

Food and Beverage Manager

Sajeen Kandiah

Sajeen Kandiah

Junior Accountant

Somayeh Akbarshahi

Somayeh Akbarshahi

Senior Co-ordinator, People & Culture

Natalie Paré

Natalie Paré

Director,
Food and Beverage

Taylor Nurse

Taylor Nurse

Senior Sales and Events Manager

Vito Cristiano

Vito Cristiano

Senior Director, Food and Beverage