Meet The Team

Orise is the Managing Director of Span and Spaces Inc., bringing over 20 years of experience across the design-build spectrum, including design, preconstruction, construction management, real estate development, and project delivery. His work spans residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors, where he has consistently delivered complex projects from concept through completion with disciplined execution.

 

He has led projects with a cumulative value exceeding $3 billion, with a strong focus on cost control, planning, and collaborative execution. Prior to founding Span and Spaces, Orise held senior roles at Skyline Group of Companies, Brookfield Properties, and Zhongtian Construction, contributing to large-scale developments and capital programs.

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Orise holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, USA, and the Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Canada, a Master of Architecture, and is a licensed architect with ARCON (MNIA), PMP, and LEED-certified professional.

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​Dejene is a construction and project management professional with over 10 years of experience in civil engineering, infrastructure planning, land development, and building operations. He has supported large, multi-site portfolios and complex projects through structured planning, coordination, and disciplined reporting.

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He holds a Master’s degree in Project Management (Analysis & Evaluation), a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration & Information Systems.

​At Span & Spaces Inc., Dejene works across Pre-Construction and Construction, contributing to feasibility reviews, schedule development, budgeting support, procurement documentation, contract review, and site coordination. He supports the full project lifecycle, aligning technical, cost, and execution objectives.

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Known for his methodical approach and strong work ethic, Dejene brings clarity to complex environments and delivers decision-ready insights that support disciplined project delivery.

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Faith  brings over a 15 years of experience in corporate services, governance, and human resources leadership across public and private sector organizations. As Director, Corporate Services and Governance at Span and Spaces Inc., she oversees HR, finance, legal, administrative, and governance functions, ensuring strong operational and compliance frameworks across the firm.

 

Her expertise spans workforce planning, organizational development, performance management, compliance, and risk oversight. Faith has held senior leadership and advisory roles at Astellas Pharma, Entertainment One, Clickatell Canada, GlaxoSmithKline, and KPMG, where she strengthened governance structures and aligned people strategy with business growth.

 

Faith holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Sheridan College and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Benin. She is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), and Professional in Human Resources – International (PHRi).​​​​

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​Temnit brings leadership experience in coordinating construction and environmental projects, ensuring alignment between technical teams, consultants, and stakeholders. With a Master of Science in Environmental Planning & Landscape Design and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Technology and Management, she integrates environmental insight with strong construction execution expertise.

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At Span & Spaces Inc., she is part of the Construction Management team, supporting project execution, consultant coordination, schedule tracking, and compliance oversight across residential and mixed-use developments. Her background enables her to bridge design intent, environmental considerations, and on-site realities to ensure technically sound and contextually responsive outcomes.

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Temnit prioritizes clarity, structure, and proactive problem-solving, maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality control, and regulatory compliance in complex project environments.

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Heemika Upadhyay is part of the Pre-Construction & Business Development team at Span & Spaces Inc., supporting strategic planning, capital cost development, and delivery oversight across residential and mixed-use housing projects in Ontario. Her responsibilities include feasibility analysis, pro forma alignment, capital budgeting, procurement strategy, and execution planning.

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She holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, bringing strong technical depth to complex development environments. At Span & Spaces, she advances project pursuits, structures development strategies, coordinates consultant teams, and aligns financial, technical, and delivery objectives from concept through construction.

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Her experience includes affordable and community-focused housing initiatives, where she supports funding applications, partnership structuring, and long-term asset planning. She is active in industry and community networks, reflecting her commitment to equitable and sustainable housing outcomes.

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Bruno Villela is a finance and strategy leader with over 15 years of experience guiding growth-stage and VC/PE-backed companies through transformation, scaling, and liquidity events. As a strategic advisor to Span and Spaces Inc., he strengthens commercial management by bringing financial rigor and investor-ready discipline to its real estate and construction ventures.

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His background spans CFO and CSO roles, private equity, and board advisory, aligning financial models, capital deployment, and governance with strategic growth. With expertise in FP&A, M&A execution, and cross-functional leadership, he supports disciplined scaling while maintaining financial clarity and control.

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Bruno has led IPO preparation, rebuilt financial planning systems, and driven strategic innovation at Brazil’s largest credit recovery firm, positioning him to advise on commercial strategy and capital planning.​ He holds an Executive MBA from the Kellogg-Schulich Global Network and brings leadership experience across high-growth environments navigating expansion and investor alignment.

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Oyiye is a procurement and operations professional with experience in procurement management, contract administration, and preconstruction coordination within the construction industry. As Manager, Procurement and Operations at Span and Spaces Inc., she leads procurement strategy, contract administration, and operational coordination across projects.

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Her expertise spans vendor engagement, contract negotiation, and risk identification, ensuring procurement decisions align with project schedules, budgets, and delivery objectives. Oyiye brings cross-sector experience from construction, banking, and financial services, where she has strengthened operational efficiency and stakeholder coordination.

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She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from Fanshawe College and a Bachelors in Banking and Finance from Bowen University. She is also a Certified Customer Experience Professional.​

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Michael Bissauge is a global executive with over 15 years of experience in engineering, business development, and operations, with a specialization in scaling complex, project-driven and product-integrated businesses. His leadership has driven over 3100% revenue growth across sectors, through high-performance team building, client-centered delivery, and operational excellence.

 

As a multilingual and multicultural Professional Engineer, Michael brings deep expertise in systems thinking, advanced manufacturing, and strategic execution: capabilities that align with Span and Spaces’ commitment to innovation in construction delivery, project optimization, and real estate development.

 

He thrives at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and business growth, bringing a solutions-driven advisory mindset to strategic initiatives.

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Ruth is a finance and data analytics professional with expertise in financial planning and analysis, reporting, and corporate finance. In her Finance Advisory capacity at Span and Spaces Inc., she supports development, construction, and advisory initiatives through financial modeling, reporting, and strategic planning.

 

She brings cross-industry experience spanning logistics, e-commerce, healthcare, and fintech, with a strong reputation for analytical rigor, reliability, and results-driven execution. Her work focuses on budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and building financial models that enable data-informed decision-making.

 

Ruth holds an MBA from University Canada West, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Benin, and is an FMVA® (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst) certified professional.

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Manuel A. Casas is an independent supply chain, operations, and advanced analytics leader with over 16 years of experience supporting enterprise transformation across CPG, retail, Service and manufacturing environments.

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Span and Spaces Inc. engages Manuel in an advisory capacity to provide strategic perspective on procurement strategy, logistics planning, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision support relevant to construction and real estate initiatives.

 

Drawing on his experience leading complex supply chain transformations, analytics enablement, and process improvement, he helps organizations evaluate scalable approaches to planning, vendor coordination, and lifecycle optimization, translating complex operational and analytical concepts into practical business insight.

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