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Meet Our Executive Leadership Team

Destination BC’s executive team is led by the CEO and includes leaders from across the organization’s core business groups. The CEO achieves corporate goals and priorities set by the Board, sets standards for organizational conduct, and recommends new initiatives to the Board.

Richard Porges President and CEO

Richard is Destination BC’s President and CEO, and previously served as the corporation’s Vice President of Corporate Development.

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Richard Porges President and CEO

Richard is Destination BC’s President and CEO, and previously served as the corporation’s Vice President of Corporate Development.

Richard Porges is Destination BC’s President and CEO, and previously served as the corporation’s Vice President of Corporate Development. Richard joined the corporation’s research department in 1999, and moved to progressively more senior roles within the provincial government and Destination BC. As Vice President of Corporate Development, Richard provided strategic leadership for Destination BC’s corporate communications, research and analytics, human resources, and corporate services departments. Before joining Destination BC, Richard taught in the Economics, MBA and MPA programs at the University of Victoria, and was a consultant for several government and non-profit organizations.

Maya Lange Vice President, Global Marketing

Maya is responsible for our global marketing efforts in 14 domestic and international markets to drive over 21 million trips to and within BC annually.

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Maya Lange Vice President, Global Marketing

Maya is responsible for our global marketing efforts in 14 domestic and international markets to drive over 21 million trips to and within BC annually.

Maya Lange is the VP, Global Marketing for Destination BC. Maya is responsible for our global marketing efforts in 14 domestic and international markets to drive over 21 million trips to and within BC annually. Maya has a proven track record of managing strong brands having worked in data-driven digital marketing and content marketing in Germany, France, USA and Canada. Maya holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. A passionate British Columbian raising a young family, she loves skiing, sailing, swimming, and exploring BC’s hidden wonders.

Neil McInnes Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services

Neil McInnes is Destination BC's Chief Financial Officer, and is responsible for the financial oversight of the corporation, including financial reporting and policy, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate planning.

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Neil McInnes Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services

Neil McInnes is Destination BC's Chief Financial Officer, and is responsible for the financial oversight of the corporation, including financial reporting and policy, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate planning.

Neil joined the corporation in early 2019 and is also accountable for human resources, procurement and contracting, risk management, records management, and legal services. Before joining Destination BC, Neil held several senior management roles within the public sector. Neil holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Royal Roads University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. Away from work, Neil is passionate about enjoying BC's outdoors with his young family.

Alison McKay Acting Vice President, Destination Management

Alison is Acting Vice President of Destination Management at Destination BC, responsible for our destination management programs and efforts with the focus on supporting the revitalization of a strong and sustainable tourism sector in the province. 

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Alison McKay Acting Vice President, Destination Management

Alison is Acting Vice President of Destination Management at Destination BC, responsible for our destination management programs and efforts with the focus on supporting the revitalization of a strong and sustainable tourism sector in the province. 

In her new position, Alison will oversee Destination BC’s destination management programs, with a focus on supporting the revitalization of a strong and sustainable tourism sector. She will also lead the Destination Management team in implementing annual plans, programs and projects; work with the executive team to support corporate-wide projects, such as Invest in Iconics, Destination Stewardship, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and collaborate with Indigenous Tourism BC on projects specific to Indigenous communities.

Alison joined Destination BC in 2006 as a member of the research department. During her 16-year tenure, she has taken on progressively senior roles, most recently as Director of Destination & Industry Development. Her career highlights include partnering with RDMOs and Ministry staff to create a new provincial destination development program; and developing provincial, regional and local area strategies in cooperation with Indigenous communities, residents, businesses, economic development agencies, government and the tourism industry.

Alison holds a Masters of Applied Environmental Studies: Tourism Policy & Planning from the University of Waterloo. She is an active volunteer in her local youth soccer and lacrosse communities, and sits on the board of the Invasive Species Council of BC. During her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family in their home of Coquitlam, on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples and the Kwikwetlem First Nation.

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