Headquarters:
Edmonton, Alberta
Year founded:
1986
Number of employees:
230
Phone:
780 436 9015
Email:
hr@rohitgroup.com
Website:
rohitgroup.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/rohit-group-of-companies
“What drives our success is our results-driven people. Capable, entrepreneurial Rohitians are the driving force behind our growth”,
Masa Idelbi,
Manager - Human Resources
Rohit Gupta
President
Adil Kodian
Executive Vice President, Communities
Russell Dauk
Executive Vice President, Income-Producing Properties
Leadership
Rohit Gupta has facilitated Rohit Group’s transformation from home builder to a multi-faceted organization that includes residential, commercial and land development, as well as real estate financing and technology. His belief that building community is more than just building homes has helped create a portfolio comprised of purpose-built rentals for the missing middle to urban mixed-use development.
As president, his strategic direction has enabled the company to take on complex problems that enhance Canadian communities. Gupta serves as a member on the Business Council of Alberta and is a past board member of organizations such as Explore Edmonton, Alberta New Home Warranty Program, and Professional Home Builders Institute. He has an MBA and BSc in Computer Engineering.
President
Rohit Gupta
Adil Kodian is an innovative leader with a proven track record in managing highly profitable businesses. He currently leads the home-building division of the fastest-growing real estate company in Canada, with divisions in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Ottawa, and Saskatoon. Kodian also provides executive leadership for Rohit Group’s HR and IT shared services departments.
He is a co-founder of Tech2.Build, an exciting and well-funded tech startup in the proptech area. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering, an MBA, and an ICD.D designation, Kodian has substantial board governance experience at CHBA Edmonton Region and Attainable Housing Calgary.
Executive Vice President, Communities
Adil Kodian
As executive VP for Income-Producing Properties, Dauk is responsible for the design, planning, development, and management of Rohit Group’s residential, retail, and office portfolio. With over 30 years of planning experience in Alberta from a variety of public and private settings, he has led Rohit Group’s innovative projects like Stadium Yards in Edmonton.
Dauk is actively involved in acquisitions, new product development, community consultation, and analysis of future housing markets. His contribution to the industry via board membership and participation in industry initiative groups has been recognized through a variety of industry accolades, such as the Spirit of UDI Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry (2014) and induction into the BILD Hall of Fame (2019). He holds a BA in Urban and Regional Planning and a Certificate in Local Government Administration.
Executive Vice President, Income-Producing Properties
Russell Dauk
“What drives our success is our results-driven people. Capable, entrepreneurial Rohitians are the driving force behind our growth”,
Masa Idelbi,
Manager - Human Resources
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“What drives our success is our results-driven people. Capable, entrepreneurial Rohitians are the driving force behind our growth”,
Masa Idelbi, Manager - Human Resources
Leadership
Sonam Donkar
Executive Vice President, Finance
Sonam Donkar is an award-winning finance leader with 18+ years of proven track record across CPG, IT, metal mining, and banking sectors. She has rich multisectoral and multigeographical experience in growing profitable businesses with key interest in ESG and diversity and inclusion.
With an MBA in Strategy, master’s degree in Finance, and an ACMA CGMA certification from CIMA London, Donkar serves as a board member/advisor for not-for-profit entities and believes in developing young future leaders.
Executive Vice President, Finance
Sonam Donkar
Luciano Salvador
Executive Vice President, Land Development
Luciano Salvador leads all land development projects, consisting of acquisition, planning, and servicing and sale of lots. His vision is what influences all of Rohit Group’s future neighbourhoods.
He holds a degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of UDI Edmonton.
Executive Vice President, Land Development
Luciano Salvador
The Rohit Group of Companies is a performance-based, results-oriented organization that recognizes its people as the key contributors to its success. With a team of innovative thinkers and experienced professionals, the company has more than doubled over the past seven years, from 100 employees in 2016 to 230 in 2023.
The company is committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates. From its inception, the Rohit Group has supported charitable organizations, including Baskets of Hope (Win House), EMCN (Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers), Habitat for Humanity, and the Mental Health Foundation.
As Canada's fastest-growing real estate company with operations in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, and Ottawa, the Rohit Group prides itself on building successful long-term relationships among leading home builders and land developers across the country. The company’s leaders believe in leading by example and being the change, they want to see.
One of the most essential strategies the Rohit Group has undertaken in recent years is taking advantage of opportunities. When the market is down, the company looks for new projects and deals, aiming to make people feel good about where they live.
Clients and fellow companies can expect respect, professionalism, and results when doing business with the Rohit Group. The company extends that same professionalism to its consultants and trade partners.
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Masa Idelbi
Human Resources Manager
Tiffany Van Der Putten
Manager, Culture and Community Involvement
Diana Godfrey (she/her/hers)
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Masa Idelbi is an ambitious, inquisitive, and multi-faceted HR enthusiast who seeks to maximize her existence by getting exposed to new situations and learning as much as she can. She is a proud brand ambassador of Rohit Group and a passionate change agent with genuine interest in people development.
Under her tenure, Rohit Group has been presented with multiple awards, including Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employer, Edmonton’s Home Builder of the Year, Alberta’s Top 70 Employers, and HRDC’s Best Places to Work for two years in a row, in 2022 and 2023.
She is CPHR Alberta’s HR Impact Award Winner for 2022 and Canada’s Top Recruiter award winner for 2019, leading Rohit Group’s substantial growth from 100 to 230 employees over the past seven years, with a focus on enhancing employee experience and retention. She is a mother of two and holds bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources Management and English Literature.
She is involved in supporting international students navigating employment barriers and passionate about supporting women to achieve financial and social independence. She is a member of the Workforce Development and Attraction Committee of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.
Human Resources Manager
Masa Idelbi
Tiffany Van Der Putten has been with Rohit Group for over 14 years and has held so many titles that her current business cards simply state her name as title has become irrelevant. Throughout the years, the passion that has always risen to the top is her desire to champion corporate culture through involvement in all charitable initiatives that the company has been a part of. This has led to her most current job title of Manager for Culture and Community Involvement.
Van Der Putten’s first job was as a clown in local parades and mall openings. She has also done non-profit work, which has encouraged her to make people a little happier each day and reminds her to always make time to give back. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
Manager, Culture and Community Involvement
Tiffany Van Der Putten
As SVP for HR and corporate affairs, Diana Godfrey oversees industry-leading employee experience, employee benefits, learning, talent development, diversity and inclusion, charitable activities, future of work, communications, and market research functions and programs for the Fidelity Canada organization.
Godfrey has over 27 years of industry experience. She joined FIC’s HR team in 1995. Before joining Fidelity, she was head of HR for a division of Sandvik Canada, a multinational engineering company specializing in industrial cutting tools and metal-cutting technology.
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs
Diana Godfrey (she/her/hers)
Kimi Shah leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic, and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.”
Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”
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The Rohit Group acknowledges the importance of mental health awareness and supports all its employees and their families by offering a Customized Mental Health Program with regular Mental Health Workshops to all Rohitians. The program covers up to $2,500 per employee for additional psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health specialists, marriage counsellors, and more. The company also collaborates with its psychologist partner to cover the cost of all confidential counselling sessions for staff and their family members.
Under Rohit University, the company introduced customized mental health workshops where every employee can learn about mental health, proactively address mental health issues on personal and professional levels and become more resilient. Over the past two years, the Rohit Group celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada (May 1-7) by having a townhall to discuss the year’s theme.
With emphasis on living a culture of continuous learning and development, Rohit University is launched by the Human Resources team to address the drive for growth. It offers a variety of different technical and interpersonal courses to address the needs of Rohit’s growing business. Rohit University’s Leadership Development Program is the first program launched in November 2022 in collaboration with University of Alberta’s Executive Education Program. Since launching, Rohit University has provided meaningful learning experiences for 40 people leaders on Emotional Intelligence (learning about self), how to manage others (different personality), financial and strategic management, and being comfortable with discomfort (decision making).
To build on its exceptional employee learning programs, the Rohit Group regularly partners with other organizations to provide Rohitians with a variety of courses on problem solving in home building, construction and condo fundamentals, stress management, and work-life balance to mention few.