Executive Leadership

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 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.

Grant joined the BC Public Service in 1995 as a Business Unit Manager with Tourism British Columbia, after a long career in marketing and sales in the packaged goods industry.

Grant Mackay is the Vice President of Destination Management for Destination BC. Grant joined the BC Public Service in 1995 as a Business Unit Manager with Tourism British Columbia, after a long career in marketing and sales in the packaged goods industry with Scott Paper Limited. In his current capacity, Grant is responsible for tourism industry development designed to increase BC’s worldwide competitive position. Grant holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of British Columbia.

Susan is Acting Vice President of Destination Management at Destination BC, taking over from Grant Mackay who is retiring in June 2021.

Susan is a tourism strategist and creative marketer with more than 30 years of experience in marketing, strategy development and business management. Throughout her career, she has been involved in all aspects of destination management, ranging from strategic planning and destination development to government programs, funding and human resources. In the past, Susan held the positions of Assistant Deputy Minister, Tourism Partnerships for the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation; and Vice President, Visitor Experience for Tourism British Columbia. More recently, she helped Destination BC create the 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. In her new role, Susan will support the Destination Management team in implementing their annual plans, programs and projects; work with the executive team to support corporate-wide projects, such as Invest in Iconics and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and collaborate with Indigenous Tourism BC on projects specific to Indigenous communities, among other responsibilities.