About Paolo Di Pietrantonio

About

Mr. Di Pietrantonio's areas of expertise include:

• Strategic development of hotels, resorts and tourism-related projects, such as water parks, spas and convention centers, among others
• Asset management and interim services for tourism establishments
• Evaluation and operational review of hotel and resort establishments

At Horwath HTL since 2012, Mr. Di Pietrantonio advises the owners and / or management team in the development of various hotel companies in the province through various strategic mandates and carries out observation, management and strengthening financial mandates. Mr. Di Pietrantonio expertise allows him to advise clients in the development and diversification of products and processes towards growth prospects.

Mr. Di Pietrantonio has worked in a variety of hotel establishments over the past 30 years. He was General Manager of the Chateau Bromont resort and hotel over a 14-year period, allowing to gather a strong and solid expertise in the tourism industry while creating and maintaining a strong four-star positioning for his hotel operation. In addition, at the Cirque du Soleil as General Manager of operations, Mr. Di Pietrantonio gained an international experience and expertise in one of the most creative environments. As such, his role as a representative for the Cirque du Soleil saw him participate in numerous transactions on behalf of the founder.

Since 1996, Mr. Di Pietrantonio has served on several boards of directors:

• Institute of Tourism and Hospitality of Québec –
  Chairman of the current Board
• Québec Hotel Association – Vice President
• Tourism Association of Cantons de l’Est – Vice President
• Tourism Bromont
• Tourism Office of Granby-Bromont

Mr. Di Pietrantonio's accomplishments include:

• In 2006, he was named Hotelier of the year by the Québec Hotel Association
• In 2005, he was named "Grand Chevalier de l'Ordre du Mérite Hôtelier" by the Québec Hotel. This title is awarded to a hotelier who has distinguished himself particularly within the industry and his association and who is recognized by his peers for his dedication to promoting his profession
• From 2002 to 2005, Château Bromont was the winner of the "Grand Prix du Tourisme Québécois", including the Golden Award in 2005
• In 1996, he was a finalist for the "Prix de la Relève" - Ordre des comptables agrees du Québec
• In 1986, he was the recipient of the "Prix de la Relève Excellence", HEC