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Our senior management team boasts decades of experience in various facets of the real estate industry, including real estate development and mortgage financing. Their collective expertise, coupled with a blend of visionary thinking and disciplined execution, is instrumental in ensuring the effective implementation of the EquityLine REIT business model, aimed at delivering anticipated returns to investors. Furthermore, our management team is complemented by an advisory board characterized by a wealth of knowledge and diverse professional backgrounds, serving as a valuable asset to our leadership group.

Leadership Team

Senior Management

Sergiy Shchavyelyev

Sergiy Shchavyelyev

Chief Executive Officer

Sergiy Shchavyelyev currently serves as the CEO and Founder of the EquityLine Group of Companies, overseeing entities such as EquityLine Mortgage Investment Corp. (EquityLine MIC), EquityLine Financial, EquityLine Services Corp., EquityLine Real Estate Limited Partnership (REIT). With extensive expertise in the real estate sector, Sergiy is a seasoned leader specializing in lending, development, and mortgage origination. His portfolio includes successfully executing multi-million-dollar transactions and subsequent redevelopment. Alongside the EquityLine Group of Companies, Sergiy holds partial ownership in a family-operated real estate enterprise, focusing on diverse projects ranging from residential and commercial developments to custom-built dwellings, apartment complexes, and large-scale commercial real estate ventures. Sergiy’s cumulative involvement in real estate transactions surpasses a billion dollars. His academic qualifications include a Financial Accounting certificate from Harvard Business School. Actively engaged in professional associations, Sergiy is a member of esteemed organizations such as PCMA Canada (Private Capital Markets Association of Canada), ONMICA (Ontario Mortgage Investment Companies Association), and co-founder and member of CAMLA (Canadian Alternative Mortgage Lender Association).

William Wecherkiwsky

William Wecherkiwsky, MBA, CPA, LLM

Chief Compliance Officer

With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years in the financial services sector, William Wecherkiwsky has consistently served in key leadership positions, primarily as Chief Compliance Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer. Possessing an in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, William is well-versed in compliance with rules set forth by the OSC, SEC, and FINTRAC. Throughout his professional journey, William has successfully navigated complex regulatory landscapes in both Canada and the USA, holding pivotal CCO roles across diverse financial institutions, including Mutual Fund Companies, Hedge Funds, Commodities Futures, and Investment Banks. His notable contributions extend to renowned organizations such as Strategic Value Mutual Funds, CIBC Asset Management, Wellington West Capital Markets, and AIP Funds, among others. William’s academic qualifications include a B.Comm, MBA, CPA, and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Osgoode Hall Law School. His wealth of experience and multifaceted expertise positions him as a valuable asset in the financial services industry.

Philip Douglas

Philip Douglas

Principal

Philip joined the Equityline Group in 2023 bringing close to 20 years of experience in the Asset Management industry. A well-connected Private Wealth professional in Canada with deep relationships with financial advisors, branch managers, Home Offices, Family Offices and Portfolio Managers. He is a highly organized and process-oriented senior sales leader who is best known for consistently achieving goals through team collaboration. Focused on enhancing the client experience to create enduring relationships. Philip’s experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments one of of Canada’s Largest Mutual Fund Companies and Horizons ETFs a major US Alternative asset manager in the Canadian market. Philip holds professional accreditations, including Series 7 and CSC (Canadian Securities Course).

Leadership Team

Advisory Board

Vijay Ramanathan

Vijay Ramanathan

Vijay co-founded RamSoft in 1994 and now serves as its CEO, overseeing its growth into a $20 million ARR global medical imaging SaaS company. He holds expertise in various fields, including SaaS, technology, information security, mobile applications, health information exchange, enterprise solutions, medical devices, and business management. In 2023, he received the Top 50 under 50 Indo-Canadians award for his contributions to the community.

Vish Ramkissoon

Vish Ramkissoon

With 20+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Management, Database Marketing, and Marketing Technology, Vish is renowned for delivering custom data-driven marketing tech solutions. His leadership extends to successful startups and a three-year chairmanship of the Direct Marketing Council at the Canadian Marketing Association.