Lana Sherman ☆ Cpa, Icd.D (Director) Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Skyline Investments is a Toronto based company with over $700mm in hospitality assets across North America. Skyline is traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (SKLN.TA).

Leading financial advisor to the founding team of a Software Development firm; responsible for establishing core financial metrics, including long-term business plan and multi-year financial forecast model; facilitated investor introductions. Spearheaded the strategic planning, execution and management of all advisor and field manager recruitment, new advisor development and management/leadership development.Led talent acquisition, employee retention, performance management, and… Show more Leading financial advisor to the founding team of a Software Development firm; responsible for establishing core financial metrics, including long-term business plan and multi-year financial forecast model; facilitated investor introductions. Spearheaded the strategic planning, execution and management of all advisor and field manager recruitment, new advisor development and management/leadership development.Led talent acquisition, employee retention, performance management, and training and development. Acted as a primary HR Advisor for managers, coaching for growth, and adoption of best practices. Show less

Led an award-winning, multi-million dollar real estate redevelopment firm, in acquisition, redevelopment, and distribution of real estate assets.Spotlight: The Tannery District; Cadan developed a 450,000SF, vacant, derelict, 150-year old property into a state of the art district attracting firms like Google and Communitech, while also generating impressive ROI for investors.

Kitchener, Canada Area

Led the development of a 150-year old industrial building into a thriving hub for high tech firms, life sciences companies, and artists alike. Won Best Overall Project from the Canadian Urban Institute Brownie Awards in 2011, for turning "a vacant derelict property into a state of the art, environmentally friendly building envelope that has attracted new commercial tenants, and which has also stimulated investment and renovation in surrounding sites."

Toronto, Canada Area

Leading member of the executive team; facilitated the establishment of efficient structure for a rapid expansion, including relations, public reporting, financing, taxation and corporate governance; was accountable for oversight of all business divisions (senior living centers, hotels, self-storage, film studios, mezzanine financing, joint venture projects ♣ Handpicked to mentor divisional partners in the operational excellence and continuous improvement to drive profitability.… Show more Leading member of the executive team; facilitated the establishment of efficient structure for a rapid expansion, including relations, public reporting, financing, taxation and corporate governance; was accountable for oversight of all business divisions (senior living centers, hotels, self-storage, film studios, mezzanine financing, joint venture projects ♣ Handpicked to mentor divisional partners in the operational excellence and continuous improvement to drive profitability. ♣ Established and implemented client operating plans, performance management oversight, and services best practices.♣ Motivated staff, provided ongoing incentives to fuel top-tier results, elaborated and executed programs. ♣ Managed operational budgets to ensure optimal results, improved efficiency, and developed progressive approaches. Show less

Directors Education Program (Dep), Corporate Governance

Bcom, Economics And Finance