Majid Mangalji is Founder and President of the Westmont Group, which started its hospitality business approximately 30 years ago. Mr. Mangalji has been involved in all aspects of the development of the Westmont Group. During this period it has grown from a single hotel to become one of the largest private hotel owner/operators in the world with a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. As the head of this global hotel group, Mr. Mangalji has developed an extensive knowledge of international hospitality markets, investing and operating in these markets and has created strong relationships with major international hotel brands, leading financial institutions, and investment funds. Mr. Mangalji sits on the boards of the principal hospitality companies in which the Westmont Group invests. He is the Chairman of InnVest REIT and has a seat on the board of IREFAC (Industry Real Estate Financing Advisory Councel). Mr. Mangalji holds a business degree with a double major in accounting and marketing from the University of Bradford, England.