VANCOUVER, BC, July 28, 2026 — Parq Casino has announced that it has named Suzanne Lalonde as its new Chief Executive Officer overseeing operations at the Downtown Vancouver stay-and-play destination located at 39 Smithe St.
Lalonde brings more than three decades of experience in the casino gaming industry across the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, the Caribbean and North America for organizations like Casino Austria International, Caesars Entertainment and PURE Canadian Gaming.
Lalonde began her career in the gaming industry as a casino floor dealer before advancing into leadership and operational roles. Her experience includes serving as Assistant General Manager at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax, Executive Director of Casino Operations with Paragon Gaming at River Cree Resort & Casino in Enoch, Alberta, and holding several leadership positions with PURE Canadian Gaming Corp., including General Manager, Senior Vice President, and Regional General Manager overseeing Casino Calgary and Casino Lethbridge, two of the four casinos within the company’s Alberta portfolio.
At each stop, she continued to build on a reputation for operational expertise, people-focused leadership style and proven ability to build high-performing teams. As the new CEO at Parq, Lalonde will lead its next phase of growth and development with a focus on the guest experience, employee engagement, regulatory excellence and operational discipline.
“We’re very excited to welcome Suzanne to the team,” says Parq Casino Director Paul Bouzanis. “She brings a rare combination of front-line operating experience, senior leadership capability and a strong commitment to people. She understands that sustained performance comes from engaged employees, disciplined operations and a culture where teams are empowered to succeed.”
Like Parq Casino, Lalonde is also deeply committed to giving back and supporting the community at large and encourages teams to follow suit. She has been a volunteer and led fundraising efforts for Habitat for Humanity Canada, Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre Society, among other charities, initiatives and causes.
“I’m thrilled to join Parq Casino and work alongside its talented team,” says Lalonde. “My career has shown me that the strongest organizations are built by people who feel valued, supported and connected to a shared purpose, and I look forward to listening, learning and working together to build on Parq’s strengths.”
In addition to offering world-class casino gaming, Parq Casino is home to two luxury hotel properties — The JW Marriott and The DOUGLAS Autograph Collection — as well as The Spa by JW and numerous restaurants and amenities.
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