Welcoming Our New Team Members
We’ve got some amazing new faces joining the Duka team this quarter and we couldn’t be more excited. Each of them brings fresh perspective, strong experience, and the kind of energy that keeps us moving forward.
Duka Property Management Inc. (ON)
Administration Team: Aditya Attri, Diana Sterkaj, Francesca Gallicchio, Muskan Muskan, Roksolana Slyvka, Tesa Culum
Dock Master Team: Aqeel Ahmad
Management Team: Kulvir Kaur
Accounting Team: Anirudh Chillar, Navdeesh Kohli
Duka Intelligence Inc.
Front-End Developer Team: Klajdi Hoxhalli
We’re excited to have you all on board and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make.
If you haven’t connected yet, take a moment to say hello and give them a warm Duka welcome!
Celebrating Milestones
Growth is not just about where we are going, it is also about the people who have helped us get here. This quarter we are excited to recognize our team members that will be celebrating their work anniversaries:
Rising Stars (1 Year):
Clive Lawrence, Genta McVeigh, Irsa Duka, Jorin Thevathas, Karandeep Kapoor, Margaryta Vorobei
One year in and already making an impact! You’ve brought fresh energy, curiosity, and a willingness to jump in – and it shows. Strong start and just getting warmed up.
Core Contributors (2 – 5 Years):
Aaron Castillo, Abisha Raveenthiran, Alex Feldblioum, Alisa Kamynina, Christy Perumal, Denisa Hysenj, Donika Shahinaj, Esmeralda Gjini, Gabriela Nica, Kathy Hong, Loena Bakuli, Maggie Chen, Marin Rusi, Mogens Petrela, Sarah Nicholas, Semi Berati, Snehi Snehi, Sukhdeep Dhaliwal, Zhenting Long
You keep things moving! Reliable, collaborative, and always stepping up. This group is a big part of what makes the day-to-day run so well.
Established Leaders (6 – 9 Years):
Emily Chan, Endrin Kumbara, Gene Lewis, Patricia Raposo, Radhica Shiwraj, Rezi Gurakuqi, Rusal Meerwali, Tamica Wallace
This is where experience truly stands out! You’ve been through it all – growth, change, and everything in between – and continue to bring confidence, perspective, and steady support to those around you.
Decade Club (10+ Years):
11 Years: Denajda Dhrimaj and Savita Lobo
14 Years: Esther Huang
16 Years: Lauren Kennedy
17 Years: Mike Nani
More than a milestone – this is a legacy!
Each of you has helped shape the foundation of who we are today, bringing experience, resilience, and a deep sense of ownership to everything you do. Through growth, change, and every challenge along the way, you’ve remained constant, leading, supporting, and setting the standard for those around you.
Your impact goes far beyond the day-to-day. It’s felt in our culture, our success, and in the people you’ve influenced along the way. We’re truly grateful to have you as part of the Duka story and proud to celebrate this milestone with you.
Performance Review Season
As we head into the next quarter, it’s performance review season! This is our time to pause, look back on everything accomplished over the past year, and have real conversations about what’s going well and where we can keep growing. It’s not just about metrics, it’s about recognizing wins (big and small), sharing feedback, and setting the tone for what’s next.
This year’s review cycle will take place as follows:
Group 1: April 20 – May 20
Group 2: May 21 – June 19
Group 3: Starting June 22
HR will be following up with additional details, including role groupings to help you identify which review cycle applies to you.
At its best, the performance review process is a two-way conversation. It’s a chance to celebrate progress, talk about goals, and make sure everyone feels supported and set up for success. These conversations help keep us aligned, strengthen our teams, and create opportunities for growth, both individually and as a company.
Vacation Planning Reminder
With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to start planning your vacation time. Taking time off isn’t just important, it’s necessary to recharge, reset, and come back feeling your best. We encourage everyone to review their vacation balances and submit requests early to help ensure smooth scheduling and proper coverage across all teams.
A little planning goes a long way in making sure you can fully disconnect and enjoy your time away. If you have any questions about your balance or the process, feel free to reach out to HR – we’re happy to help.
Licensing Renewals Reminder
A friendly reminder to our Duka Ontario team members holding professional CMRAO licenses: renewal season is approaching, with the deadline falling on Tuesday, June 30.
Please ensure your license and all continuing education requirements are completed and up to date. Staying current is essential not only for compliance, but also for maintaining the high standard of service we provide to our clients.
We encourage you to plan ahead and complete your continuing education requirements in advance of the deadline. HR will be sharing separate communications, outlining license reimbursement procedures and key timelines in accordance with company policy.
If you’re unsure about your renewal process or next steps, please don’t hesitate to reach out – HR is here to support you.
As always: We Are Hiring
This time we are excited to share that Duka continues to grow, and with this expansion comes the opportunity to further strengthen our team.
As part of this growth, we are looking to enhance our accounting department by welcoming talented and experienced professionals. We are currently hiring for the following roles:
- Accounting Manager – Client Accounting Quality Control
- Accounting Specialist – Client Transitions
- Junior Accounts Receivable Specialist
To show our appreciation, we are offering a referral bonus of $250 for successful hires referred by you. This bonus will be awarded after the candidate successfully completes their probation period.
Please have potential candidates forward their resumes to hr@dukamanagement.com and ensure they mention your name as the referring employee.
Thank You!
Thank you for helping keep our workplace positive, professional, and people focused. After all, at Duka, our people are the foundation of everything we do.