Financial expert brought in to strengthen the firm’s market position
Commercial real estate finance firm Canada ICI Capital Corporation (Canada ICI) has appointed Margaret Paproski (pictured) as its new chief operating officer, effective March 24, 2025.
Established in 1993, Canada ICI specializes in commercial mortgage origination, direct lending, and mortgage asset management.
Paproski has been described as a seasoned leader in finance, legal advisory, and operational strategy. A news release noted that she brings to the role more than two decades of experience in investment banking, structured finance, and financial operations.
Prior to her appointment, Paproski was the founder and COO of InvestDEFY Technologies, where she specialized in leveraging technology for financial scalability. Her previous roles include positions at Lehman Brothers’ Investment Banking division, Felesky Flynn LLP, Midnight Sun Financial, and KPMG LLP. Over the course of her career, she has been involved in structuring over $3 billion in financial products and leading investment platform initiatives.
Dale Klein, founder and CEO of Canada ICI, highlighted Paproski’s expertise in regulatory compliance, structured finance, and operational efficiency as key assets for the company’s strategic growth. “Margaret’s leadership is a tremendous asset to Canada ICI as we continue to scale our business,” said Klein. “Her track record of solving complex, multi-faceted challenges aligns perfectly with Canada ICI’s strategic direction.”
As COO, Paproski will oversee Canada ICI’s national operations, working to optimize efficiency, integrate data-driven decision-making, and enhance collaboration between origination and asset management teams.
“I’m excited to join Canada ICI at such a pivotal time in the industry,” said Paproski. “The company has built an exceptional reputation for excellence in commercial real estate finance. I look forward to working with our talented team to enhance collaboration, scale the organization, and unlock new growth opportunities.”
Canada ICI arranges more than $15 billion in financing annually through its offices across Canada.
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