About Us

Andrew has been an integral part of Cabot’s success, helping establish Cabot Cape Breton as a world-class golf resort. Andrew oversees the golf and resort operations, leading a team of nearly 500 people in-season to deliver the best-in-class experience guests have come to expect, while also overseeing luxury real estate sales on the property.

Prior to joining Cabot, Alkenbrack held management positions with Oliver & Bonacini, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Aman Resorts both in Canada and abroad. His rigorous training, exacting attention to detail and exceptional ability to connect with guests has helped transform Cabot from a beautiful vacation destination to an unforgettable experience.

Jennifer is a Chartered Accountant and joined the Cabot team as CFO in 2014.  Jenn leads Cabot’s accounting and finance and supports investor relations. Her keen sense of the operations and sound business judgment make her a key contributor to the overall direction of Cabot, ensuring the organizations path of continuous improvement and excellence. 

Previously, Alkenbrack worked as an Audit Manager across a wide range of industries during tenures with PwC Halifax and KPMG Australia.

Jennifer graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Francis Xavier University.

Simon brings his extensive experience in hospitality where his focus is on advising Cabot’s executive team on our global expansion projects. In 2015 he created “Simon Cooper & Associates” and is currently consulting on a number of luxury hospitality projects, both in the United States and internationally. Cooper’s previous positions have included President & Managing Director, Marriott Asia Pacific and a decade-long role as the President and Chief Operating Officer for The Ritz‐Carlton Hotel Company. Cooper has served as Chairman of the Board of Governors for the University of Guelph, Trustee of the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association and Director of the Canadian Tourism Commission. In 2008, Mr. Cooper was named “Corporate Hotelier of the World” by HOTELS magazine.

Cooper holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Toronto.

Cowan-Dewar, Co-founder and CEO of Cabot and recipient of Canada’s prestigious Top 40 under 40 award, is credited for his growing business success, and also for his role in revitalizing the economy in a region of rural Nova Scotia.

Along with business partner Mike Keiser, Cowan-Dewar developed Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs, both named among the World’s Top 50 golf courses. Cowan-Dewar recently expanded the Cabot brand with the ground-breaking of Cabot Saint Lucia, a masterplan resort community in the Caribbean. This property will include Cabot’s fourth golf course and second resort in its expanding portfolio of world-class properties.

In February 2017, the Governor in Council appointed Cowan-Dewar as the Chair of the Crown corporation Destination Canada. Cowan-Dewar is a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Governor General David Johnston in June 2017.

Jules oversees advertising, branding, public relations and communications across all of Cabot’s global properties. With a history of revenue-driven results, Cowan-Dewar brings over ten years of marketing and brand management expertise on both the brand- and agency-side of the business. Most recently, she served as the Vice President of Marketing at Canadian retail giant Indigo during the brand’s successful expansion within Canada and into the United States.

Jules holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto.

Daniel plays a key role in identifying and assessing new business opportunities, helping Cabot continue to refine its resort operating model, and supporting Cabot’s growth plans in North America and the Caribbean.

Previously, Daniel was at Bain & Company — a management consulting firm — where he worked on strategy, operational improvement, and customer experience projects for private equity, financial services, and retail clients. His professional experience also includes a role at Method, a digital design firm.

Daniel holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Dartmouth College.

In addition to supporting existing operations, Ken bring his vast experience in business development, strategy and hospitality to Cabot’s growth initiatives, including the expansion of Cabot Cape Breton, Cabot Saint Lucia and other projects. 

Purdy was Vice President, Corporate Development for InnVest REIT, then Canada’s largest publicly-traded owner of hotels and subsequently consulted for a variety of businesses including Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Ken also held roles at CIBC World Markets and The Boston Consulting Group.   

He received a B. Math. from University of Waterloo and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Responsible for the development and construction of new builds, conversions, and renovations, Allan brings a clear design vision to all of Cabot’s projects. 

Scoler joined Cabot following a nearly 20-year career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts where he was most recently Vice President, Design & Construction, based in their head office. Scoler led projects across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, many including a significant residential component. With a deep understanding of luxury hospitality, Scoler worked with owners to determine the look and feel of a project, and ensure its enduring quality and function.

Allan holds bachelor’s degrees in Science, Environmental Design, and Architecture, and a Master of Architecture from Yale University.