Sherpa Technology Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Karem Banna as Vice President of Business Development for Ontario & Western Canada, effective January 12, 2026.
In this role, Karem will lead Sherpa’s Ontario and Western Canada sales team, to drive strategic growth while strengthening relationships across the custom integration and specialty AV market in Canada. Karem will be based out of Sherpa Technology Group’s Mississauga, Ontario office.
Karem brings many years of extensive experience in the industry including senior roles with both Staub Electronics and most recently with Trends Electronics, with a deep understanding of the market, and a sterling reputation for building long-standing relationships. Karem’s background and network position him to further expand Sherpa’s presence and impact throughout Ontario and Western Canada.
“Karem is a perfect fit for Sherpa,” said Philippe Rayes, President and CEO of Sherpa Technology Group. “From our very first conversations, it was clear that we share the same vision, values, and passion for the custom integration business. His industry knowledge, leadership style, and relationship-driven approach align perfectly with Sherpa’s existing DNA and will prove critical for where we are headed. I couldn’t be more excited to have him join our team.”
Karem expressed great enthusiasm about joining Sherpa and taking on the new role. “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Sherpa Technology Group,” said Karem. “Sherpa has built a powerful and respected reputation in the custom integration industry, and I’m looking forward to working closely with our Ontario and Western teams to build on that momentum and take the business to new heights.”