Canada ICI Capital Corp. appointed a new chief operating officer as the commercial real estate finance firm works to grow its presence in the country.
The Edmonton-based company said it appointed Margaret Paproski to the C-level position effective March 24. Canada ICI has operations coast-to-coast and annually arranges financing of more than $15 billion through its corporate offices.
Paproski's background in finance, legal and operational leadership is being counted on to bring a strategic vision that will help drive the company's continued growth, efficiency, and market leadership in Canadian commercial real estate finance.
"Her deep expertise in structured finance, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency will be instrumental in driving our next phase of growth," company founder and CEO Dale Klein said in a statement. "Her track record of solving complex, multi-faceted challenges aligns perfectly with Canada ICI's strategic direction."
The appointment marks a key milestone as it looks to enhance its national platform and strengthen its operational and technology-driven capabilities, Canada ICI said.
Paproski has more than 20 years of experience and has led teams across investment banking, structured finance, legal advisory and financial operations. She most recently served as founder and COO of InvestDEFY Technologies.
Before joining Canada ICI, Paproski structured over $3 billion in financial products, launched and scaled investment platforms, and led initiatives in both traditional and digital asset markets.
Her experience includes Lehman Brothers' Investment Banking division, Felesky Flynn LLP, Midnight Sun Financial, and KPMG, where she specialized in complex financial structuring, transaction execution, tax strategy and operational leadership.
Paproski will focus on streamlining operations to enhance scalability and efficiency, fostering collaboration between origination and asset management teams. She is also charged with enhancing data-driven decision-making.
"I look forward to working with our talented team to enhance collaboration, scale the organization, and unlock new growth opportunities," Paproski said in a statement.