Our Leadership Team

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StoneCrest Hotels is driven by a team of experienced professionals with extensive experience in hospitality development and operations. Their collective expertise ensures a strong foundation for delivering exceptional guest experiences, efficient property management, and strategic growth across all hotel ventures.

Pinder Banipal

Founder and CEO

Pinder Banipal is a visionary entrepreneur and strategic leader with extensive experience in the real estate and hospitality industry of over 20 years . As CEO of StoneCrest Hotels he plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth, innovation and success.

Pinder professional career started at a young age with working at various hotels gaining experience in hotel operations while attending university in hotel management. Under his leadership, StoneCrest Hotels has achieved significant milestones, expansion, increased revenue and partnerships. His expertise in real estate, finance, management, ensures the company remains competitive in a dynamic business environment.

Pinder brings a wealth of experience to every project our company undertakes, and his meticulous attention to detail has resulted in every acquired property producing amazing financial results. He plays a major role in finding and acquiring new properties, guiding the team to create plans for improvement and future operations and has been instrumental in positioning the company where it is today.

After immigrating to Canada in 2000, Tejinder embarked on an entrepreneurial journey defined by ambition, resilience, and a strong commitment to growth. Over the years, he successfully built and operated businesses across multiple industries before entering the hospitality sector in 2018.

Since transitioning into hospitality, Tejinder has established himself as a results-driven leader with a strong focus on operational excellence, asset performance, and guest satisfaction. His hands-on leadership style, combined with a disciplined approach to business management, has played a key role in strengthening property operations and identifying new opportunities for growth.

As a principal leader of StoneCrest Hotels, Tejinder is responsible for advancing the company’s strategic direction through acquisitions, redevelopment opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion. He brings a practical, long-term perspective to every investment decision, with an emphasis on improving property performance, enhancing guest experiences, and creating sustainable value.

Tejinder remains deeply committed to building StoneCrest Hotels into a respected and forward-thinking hospitality company. His leadership is guided by integrity, accountability, and a clear vision for continued growth across the Canadian hotel industry.

Tejinder Khatrao

Founder and President

Harry Banipal

Founder and Vice President

As one of the founders of StoneCrest Hotels Harry Banipal has over 20 years of hospitality industry experience.

With a passion for the hospitality industry, Harry laid the foundation of our company with his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision. With a strong background in hotel operations, Harry is dedicated to creating an environment where guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. As the driving force behind the company’s vision and strategy, Harry remains dedicated to fostering innovation, building strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, and ensuring the company stays ahead of the curve in a competitive market.

His leadership emphasizes both luxury and comfort, ensuring that every detail of the hotel reflects the highest standards of quality and safety.

Tanya Chandna is the Chief Operating Officer and the driving force behind StoneCrest Hotels. Her hospitality journey began at the front desk, where she learned firsthand the importance of anticipating guest needs and managing daily operations with care. Over the years, Tanya expanded her expertise across food and beverage, restaurant management, and the liquor and cannabis industries, experiences that now shape her thoughtful and strategic leadership.

Passionate about hospitality, Tanya is committed to nurturing a strong corporate culture and empowering teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences. She oversees all aspects of hotel operations, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement to ensure StoneCrest consistently upholds the highest standards of service and operational excellence.

In addition to her operational role, Tanya leads sourcing and procurement, applying her skills in contract negotiation and market research. Her ability to cultivate strong supplier relationships and optimize purchasing processes is central to the company’s efficiency and profitability. Tanya’s vision, dedication, and hands-on approach make her an integral part of the brand’s ongoing growth and success, reflecting her personal commitment to people, service, and community.

Tanya Chandna

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Derek
Executive Coordinator
Rosemarie
Controller
Julieth
Book Keeping
Tanya
Revenue Manager
Bikram
Event Sales Manager
Joan
Operations Manager
Tej
Operations Manager
Gurjant
Operations Manager
Ankur
Operations Manager
Aman
Operations Manager
Navjot
Operations Manager
Deep
Operations Manager
Drovin
Operations Manager
Ravkiran
Operations Manager
Jacob
Operations Manager
Jasvinder
Operations Manager
Deep
Operations Manager
Ravkiran
Operations Manager
Prince
Operations Manager
Jasvinder
Operations Manager
Drovin
Operations Manager