Ryan Killeen

CEO

Born into the world of hospitality, my journey began with childhood adventures in luxury hotels, courtesy of my mother's career with Fairmont. The magic of hospitality, defined by seemingly small experiences, captivated me. Officially entering the hotel industry while attending the hotel management program at Vancouver Community College, I started cleaning rooms at the Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Rapidly climbing the career ladder, I embraced a transformative opportunity to join the opening team at Fairmont the Palm in Dubai. This experience, working with a diverse team of 52 nationalities, shaped my perspective on life. It was a chance for personal growth and a gateway for others to provide for their families.

Returning to North America, my career unfolded across Vancouver, Boston, Montreal, and Toronto where I dove into various roles encompassing sales, business development, leadership, and operations as employee number 47 of Sonder followed by an intense year with Airbnb. Currently, I'm all in on The annex Hotel, literally. A proven model blending innovation, authenticity, brand and a purposeful guest experience.