POWDR Executive and Leadership Team

Justin Sibley, the Chief Executive Officer at POWDR, directs the overarching strategic vision for the entire portfolio of mountain resorts and action sports brands. By prioritizing ski area operations over real estate development, the Chief Executive Officer ensures the company maintains a distinct market position within the competitive hospitality landscape. Justin Sibley manages high-level partnerships, including the Ikon Pass collaboration, to expand access across North American destinations. The Chief Executive Officer coordinates with the Board to align long-term investment goals with the family-owned mission of fostering adventure lifestyle experiences. Through rigorous oversight of resort performance and brand expansion, the Chief Executive Officer drives operational excellence across all properties. This leadership role requires constant evaluation of market trends to maintain the company's status as a premier operator of mountain and outdoor adventure experiences.

Brian Dobias, the Chief Financial Officer at POWDR, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies for the entire organization. The Chief Financial Officer directs financial planning, budgeting, and investment analysis to support the company's expansion into new adventure markets and the maintenance of existing mountain assets. Brian Dobias monitors revenue streams from diverse sources, including heli-adventure operations, river rafting outfitters, and lodging concessions. By providing data-driven insights, the Chief Financial Officer enables the executive team to make informed decisions regarding resource distribution and long-term growth initiatives. This leadership role involves maintaining robust financial controls while ensuring the company remains agile in a volatile hospitality market. Through careful management of the balance sheet, the Chief Financial Officer secures the necessary capital to fund infrastructure improvements and innovative programming across the company's North American footprint.

Nicola van Gelder, the Chief Operating Officer at POWDR, oversees the daily functional efficiency of the company's diverse mountain resort portfolio. The Chief Operating Officer manages the complex logistics required to maintain high-quality guest experiences at locations ranging from the Lake Tahoe region to Vermont. By streamlining internal processes, Nicola van Gelder ensures that resort operations remain consistent with the company's focus on outdoor adventure and progression. The Chief Operating Officer collaborates with regional managers to optimize staffing, safety protocols, and seasonal programming across all properties. This role involves balancing the unique operational needs of individual resorts with the broader corporate objectives of the organization. Through the implementation of standardized operational frameworks, the Chief Operating Officer enhances the overall guest journey, ensuring that every mountain destination delivers the high-performance standards expected by the adventure lifestyle community.

Tim Brennwald, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at POWDR, focuses on the integration of action sports brands and youth progression centers into the broader resort ecosystem. The Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer directs the development of dynamic programming environments, specifically overseeing the expansion of Woodward locations across the United States. By bridging the gap between traditional mountain resort activities and modern action sports, Tim Brennwald ensures the company captures a diverse demographic of outdoor enthusiasts. The Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer coordinates with resort leadership to implement these specialized programs, enhancing the value proposition of the company's mountain destinations. This role requires deep engagement with operational teams to ensure that progression centers meet safety and quality standards. Through this strategic focus, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer drives innovation in the adventure lifestyle sector.

Sureshbabu Kandaswamy, the President, In Powdr Solutions (India) at POWDR, leads the company's technical and administrative support operations based in India. The President, In Powdr Solutions (India) architects the digital and operational infrastructure that enables the North American resorts to function with greater efficiency. By managing a specialized team, Sureshbabu Kandaswamy ensures that back-office functions, data management, and technical support align with the needs of the domestic mountain operations. The President, In Powdr Solutions (India) facilitates seamless communication between international support teams and the executive leadership in the United States. This role involves scaling technical capabilities to support the company's growing portfolio of resorts and adventure brands. Through the optimization of global support services, the President, In Powdr Solutions (India) directly contributes to the operational agility and cost-effectiveness of the entire organization.