Karim Ismail.

Area Director of Operations, First Canadian Management Corporation

Karim Ismail has been a proud Calgarian for 20 years and is currently the Area Director of Operations with First Canadian Management Corporation, following his time as General Manager of the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre. His roles in serving the Calgary community provide him with purpose and satisfaction. He joined Rotary Club of Calgary East and is actively involved with the Rotary Foundation.

As Convener of the World Partnership Walk, an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, he is part of attracting thousands nationally to fundraise with a focus of eliminating poverty in developing countries.

In 2012, Karim was elected by the Calgary Hotel Association Board of Directors as Treasurer of the Association and served the CHA in this role until the end of 2017. He is a part of the steering committee for the 100 Club at SAIT, and also a member of the Board of Directors for Tourism Calgary. Karim has enjoyed being part of an evolving City in its endeavor as a leading destination in Canada.