Robert Yale
Vice President of Operations @Groupe Kejja
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Operations @Groupe Kejja
Montréal, QC, CA
As Vice President of Operations, I lead operational and financial performance across a diversified hospitality portfolio of 18+ properties in Canada and the U.S, including full-service and select-service hotels. I drive profitability, revenue growth, and operational excellence. My scope includes revenue strategy, cost optimization, procurement, brand compliance, capital planning, and leadership development, with a focus on scalable systems and measurable results.I work closely with ownership on hotel acquisitions, brand conversions, unflagging initiatives, and asset repositioning, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with long-term investment objectives. I bridge strategy with execution, supporting property leadership teams while maintaining disciplined financial and operational controls.Key Focus Areas• Portfolio-wide P&L ownership, EBITDA improvement, and top-line growth• Revenue optimization, purchasing strategy, and vendor negotiations• Brand relationships, PIPs, audits, and compliance (major international flags & independents)• Capital projects, renovations, and long-term asset value creation• Development and mentoring of multi-property leadership teamsManaged Portfolio Includes• Hotel Bonaventure Montreal (Montreal, QC)• Delta Calgary South (Calgary, AB)• Hotel Classique Quebec (Quebec City, QC)• Best Western Plus Hôtel Europa Montreal (Montreal, QC)• Hotel Newstar Montreal (Montreal, QC)• Hotel Ô - Motel Newstar Laval (Laval, QC)• Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale, FL)• Hôtel Forestel Val d’Or (Val-d’Or, QC)• Seven Oaks Regina (Regina, SK)• Repotel Lévis (Lévis, QC)• Repotel Aeroport Québec (Quebec City, QC)• Repotel Henri IV (Quebec City, QC)• Camping Lac Lafontaine (Saint-Jérôme, QC)• Camping Aztec Granby (Granby, QC)• Hôtel Le Victorin, Ascend Hotel Collection (Victoriaville, QC)• Quality Inn & Suites (Victoriaville, QC)• Travelodge by Wyndham (Victoriaville, QC)• Port De Mer (Longueuil, QC)
EDUCATION
École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM)
Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism and Travel Services Management : Specialization Hotel Management
Lycée Français International de Bangkok
High School, Linguistics
ABOUT ROBERT YALE
Seasoned hospitality executive with 10+ years of experience leading multi-brand hotel operations across North America. As Vice President of Operations at KEJJA, I oversee 16 properties including Delta Hotels and Best Western Plus, driving profitability, performance, and operational excellence from revenue strategy to property development and international sourcing.Also serving as Treasurer of the Greater Montreal Hotel Association, I’m passionate about advancing our industry through strategic leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth. Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA).Let’s connect to discuss hospitality strategy, operations, and leadership.
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