Craig Hippern
President & CFO

Craig Hippern has 30 years of real estate, venture capital, private equity, and hedge fund experience, having invested capital in diversified portfolios throughout North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia.  During his career, Craig has an impressive record of achievements in the development of all real estate asset classes including industrial, commercial, retail, and residential.  He is currently leading Mantella through an exceptional period of growth and executing on a comprehensive strategic vision.

Prior to Mantella Corporation, Craig held several leadership positions including as the CFO of a real estate development company that successfully developed, amongst other projects, a 2,300-acre master-planned community; as CFO & COO of a Toronto-based venture capital firm focusing on mental health & wellness; and as the CFO of a Bermuda-based event-driven hedge fund.  He was also the capital markets lead on a $5 billion debt financing, which was the single largest infrastructure financing deal in Canadian history.

Craig has a CPA, CA, a U.S. CPA(IL) and has earned a B. Comm (Co-op) Honours degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland.  He believes in giving back to the community, having served as CFO or Trustee of several charitable Foundations.

Abhinav (Abhi) Goel
Director, Finance

Abhi Goel has over a decade of experience in finance and accounting roles, spanning various real estate sectors and asset classes. Abhi brings a wealth of experience to Mantella in the form of financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and effecting efficient growth-focused processes.

Most recently, Abhi served as a Director of Finance with Brookfield Asset Management, managing the financial reporting and business planning for a portfolio of US based commercial properties. Prior to Brookfield, Abhi has held several leadership roles within Canadian based real estate companies, including Starlight Investments and Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited. Abhi began his career in public accounting with PwC Canada, advising clients in the asset management and real estate group on accounting, tax and assurance matters.

Abhi holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and is also a Chartered Professional Accountant (Ontario) and Chartered Accountant (Ontario).

Franco Bilotta, P.ENG.
Director, Development

Although his formal education is in mechanical engineering, Franco’s experience has granted him extensive knowledge of real estate management including building systems, maintenance, construction and real estate valuation. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, at the University of Toronto, he worked for a Code consulting company and later as a facility engineer. It was during this time that he became captivated with real estate and real estate management. After obtaining his Bachelor of Applied Science, Franco worked for internationally known companies with various asset classes and took on responsibilities that extended nationally. Throughout his career he has been involved with asset management, property management, maintenance, and construction and led a successful track record with SNC-Lavalin, GWL Realty Advisors, and Oxford Properties Group. He has had an active role in acquisitions, dispositions, and management of various asset classes that include commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties.

Conrad Mantella
Project Manager

Conrad Mantella, stands as a seasoned professional with nearly a decade of experience in Real Estate Management, currently operating as a Project Manager for Mantella Corporation.

His journey within the company began at the age of 16 when he started as a summertime Laborer. Throughout his tenure, Conrad has demonstrated versatility by contributing to various aspects of the business, excelling in operations and leasing. His journey includes significant rolea as a Property Manager and Project Coordinator, where he honed his skills and deepened his understanding of the real estate industry.

Conrad pursued his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University. This unique background not only adds a layer of depth to his professional profile but also reflects his commitment to understanding human behavior—a valuable asset in the dynamic field of Real Estate Management.

In his free time you will find Conrad either working on his vintage mustang or relaxing with his Bloodhound, Remington.

Julie Norman Fadel
Internal Operations Manager

An accomplished professional, with diverse experience, Julie has provided reliable ongoing support to high-powered executives. She has skillfully served clients, business partners, and other employees with duties across the spectrum of administration and office management. With an education in administration, and building environmental systems, Julie thrives on challenges, and is committed to efficiently supporting a work environment that is always evolving. A career that has included working in both government, and private sector settings, Julie is lauded for exceptional rapport building skills and the ability to solve problems. Continually coordinating with multiple parties, Julie is able to move projects forward successfully, and in a timely manner. Outside of her corporate role, she enjoys spending time with her family, staying involved in her community through local charities and events, and getting in as much yoga time as possible, when time permits.

Brittany Stainer
Project Manager

A results-driven Project Coordinator with a passion for efficiency and a meticulous eye for detail, Brittany is responsible for managing and executing a diverse range of projects on behalf of Mantella Corporation. With a commitment to excellence, her expertise lies in creating streamlined processes, fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, and ensuring project milestones are met within established timelines.

Since 2017, Brittany has played a vital role on the Branding Team, supporting Sylvia Mantella, Vice President of Marketing, Sponsorship, and Philanthropy. Actively championing and enhancing Sylvia’s charitable initiatives, she embodies a commitment that passionately extends into the realm of philanthropy, showcasing unwavering dedication not only to her professional role but also to making a positive impact within the community.

Duncan Hill
General Partner, MVP

Duncan is a general partner at Mantella Venture Partners. Duncan previously served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Ventures West, executive director at Chango (acq Rubicon Project ’15), executive director at SurfEasy (acq Opera ’15), executive director at RapidMind (acq Intel ’09), executive Investor at Pushlife (acq Google ’11), executive director at Brave Commerce (acq. Rogers Media ’12), and the advisory board of Opalis (acq Microsoft ’09). Duncan currently serves on the board of CrowdCare and is an investor and advisor at Ritual, Joist, Flixel, Unata, ChatKit and PebblePost. Prior to his move into hands-on venture investing, Duncan was the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Think Dynamics, a developer of data center automation software, which was acquired by IBM in May 2003. Think Dynamics became an integral part of IBM’s Tivoli portfolio and Blue Cloud initiative. Duncan served as an IBM executive until June 2005 guiding market and technology strategy for Tivoli’s on demand automation software portfolio. Prior to founding Think Dynamics, Duncan established a data centre consulting practice that delivered enterprise systems architecture and management services to customers that included Virgin, Norwich Union, one2one, Millipore, ADP and Teleglobe in the UK, USA and Canada.