As Chief Financial Officer of Remuda Building & Supplies, Vladlen Xavier Stark leads financial strategy for Alberta’s premier post-frame construction and supply company. As a technology entrepreneur, he is also the Founder of Luxara International, a luxury real estate co-ownership platform operating across Canada and Costa Rica.

A recognized voice at the intersection of finance, technology, and governance, Vladlen is the incoming Chair of the Financial Executives International (FEI) Canada National Board. Within FEI, he also chairs the Technology Thought Leadership Forum, producing national programming for senior finance executives on AI, cybersecurity, and the evolving finance tech stack.

His executive background is anchored in architecting enterprise scale. Prior to his current roles, Vladlen led finance, risk, and human capital for a major North American energy company, guiding the organization through a transformational, multi-billion dollar growth phase. Earlier in his career, he provided financial assurance and advisory for global clients across Canada and New Zealand with PwC.

Expanding his governance footprint, Vladlen serves as a Board Advisor at Zindis Hospitality Group, a luxury hospitality operator on Costa Rica’s Guanacaste coast, advising on M&A, revenue strategy, and platform scale.

Additionally, he provides financial stewardship as Treasurer and Audit Committee Chair at Lycée International de Calgary.

Immigrating to Canada from Ukraine, Vladlen shares his executive insights as the host of The Immigrant Hustle, a podcast focused on entrepreneurship and AI. He holds CPA, CA, and ICD.D designations and applies the same high-performance mindset to his life as a competitive athlete, world traveler, and father of two.