Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America in the Canadian province of British Columbia, named Belinda Trembath as vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 15.
Trembath has over 30 years of experience in the ski industry and mountain operations and has been chair of the Australian Ski Areas Association since 2018.
In 2006, Trembath became president and general manager of Mt. Hotham in Victoria, Australia. In 2019, she provided oversight for Falls Creek, the largest ski area in Victoria. In 2022, she was named vice president and general manager of Perisher, a role she holds. Perisher is the largest alpine resort in the southern hemisphere, located in New South Wales. Trembath played a key leadership role in helping Perisher, Falls Creek, and Mt. Hotham navigate the pandemic and reopen borders. She has also been a proactive member of various tourism and government advisory boards in her career.
“Belinda is dedicated to ensuring the preservation of unique mountain cultures alongside a commitment to excellence across the employee, guest and community experience,” said Doug Pierini, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Resorts’ West Region and interim COO at Whistler Blackcomb. “This is what makes her an exceptional mountain operator. I can’t imagine a better leader to step into the COO role at Whistler Blackcomb to help guide the next chapter of such an iconic, influential, world-class resort.”
