Our Team

PRESIDENT

Kailash Kasal started his business endeavours with a chain of successful convenience stores in Toronto, which he grew and managed. Kasal then went on to acquire and grow a portfolio of gas stations.

Over the past 25 years, Kasal has been focusing primarily on acquiring and investing in a portfolio of successful branded hotels in Ontario and Quebec. He is involved in every aspect of the transaction, including sourcing the right properties that fit our strategy to closing and managing the operations. Prior to formally founding K2 Group, he has been the key investor and architect behind one the fastest growing hospitality and development companies in Canada. 

Kasal has a Bachelor’s of Engineering and a Masters in Marketing. He is also very engaged in the local community, through philanthropic efforts and building relationships.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Thomas Jacob is the Managing Director of K2 Group, leads the firm’s investment strategy and operations across North America, with a disciplined approach to value creation, capital preservation, and operational excellence.

A seasoned investor and operator, Thomas has co-founded and scaled multiple ventures across energy, consumer, and technology sectors. He is a founding partner and investor of Sunly Energy and remains active in venture and growth-stage investing through direct investments and collaborative ventures where he plays an active role in accelerating growth and unlocking enterprise value.

Thomas is a QuantumShift Fellow from Ivey Business School, holds a degree in International Economics & Business Management, and is currently completing the Owner/President Management (OPM) program at Harvard Business School. He is a member of YPO and actively supports philanthropic initiatives across Canada.