Matthew Opferkuch

Matthew Opferkuch

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CEO
Ontario, Canada

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  • Propeller
    CEO
    Propeller
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    We are the boutique hotel experts, redefining hotel management in Canada and delivering industry-leading NOI.
    Our fully integrated team steps in at any stage of the process. Whether it’s a new build, conversion, adaptive reuse, or repositioning, we provide tailored solutions that meet your specific needs and drive exceptional financial returns.
  • The Laundry Rooms
    CEO and Founder
    The Laundry Rooms
    Aug 2019 - Current (7 years 3 months)
    The Laundry Rooms: Redefining hospitality with a modern, people-first approach.

    We're an exciting new hotel brand that champions the personal touch, creating vibrant and inclusive spaces. Our model combines the comforts of home with premium amenities, all amplified by technology. We're also a strategic partner for developers, delivering superior financial returns and sustainable growth through our unique and flexible operating model.
  • K
    Senior Partner
    Kingfisher Advisory
    Jan 2017 - Current (9 years 10 months)
    Hospitality Architecture: Shaping Identity, Profitability and Legacy.
    Our core role is to provide professional advice, precise information and direction to Government and Private Sector Clients involved in the development and operation of hospitality, leisure and tourism activities in Canada and Internationally.
  • Pearle Hospitality
    Head of Development
    Pearle Hospitality
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (2 years)
    Working strategically on the development, implementation, sustainability, and overall operations for all new projects including luxury hotels under development (Marriott, Autograph Collection and Relais & Chateaux).
  • Pearle Hospitality
    Managing Director
    Pearle Hospitality
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 (7 years)
    One of Canada’s fastest growing hospitality companies, Pearle Hospitality's facilities include both high-end and mid-market restaurants, catering facilities, golf clubs, the Earth to Table Farm and luxury hotels.
    Pearle Hospitality's strategy: to source Ontario's under-utilized heritage landmarks and restore them to their former architectural glory while creating destinations that offer world-class hospitality.
  • ODS
    Executive Vice President
    ODS
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year 1 month)
    ODS2 is a leading global technology provider specialized in building customized business software.
  • The Hazelton Hotel
    General Manager
    The Hazelton Hotel
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2010 (4 years 1 month)
    Toronto’s first five-star luxury hotel and member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
    After two years, the hotel was rated amongst the top ten hotels in the world amongst Leading Hotels and Resorts.
    Travel and Leisure and Conde Nast Reader's Choice top Canadian city hotel.
  • Fairmont Hotels Resorts Metropolitan Hotels Rocco Forte Hotels and Resorts
    General Manager, Hotel Manager, Director of Food and Beverage, Progressive Management roles
    Fairmont Hotels Resorts Metropolitan Hotels Rocco Forte Hotels and Resorts
    Jan 1991 - Jan 2006 (15 years 1 month)
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  • George Brown Polytechnic
    George Brown Polytechnic
    George Brown Polytechnic
  • George Brown College
    Sommelier Diploma, Wine Steward/Sommelier
    George Brown College
  • University of Guelph
    University of Guelph
    University of Guelph
  • Cornell University
    Hospitality Administration/Management
    Cornell University
    - Strategic Pricing and Revenue Management - Leadership and Motivation - Real Estate and Asset Management
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