The British Columbia real estate and development industry has demonstrated resilience with a steady stream of new hires and internal promotions across various sectors in recent months. Despite prevailing market challenges, companies ranging from large developers to specialized brokerages have continued to invest in talent, filling key leadership and operational roles.
Key Takeaways
- The City of Vancouver appointed a new City Manager.
- Major developers like Anthem Properties, Beedie, and Conwest Developments announced significant hires and promotions.
- Brokerage firms including Colliers, CBRE, and Cushman & Wakefield saw key personnel changes.
- Finance and construction sectors also experienced notable career advancements.
Development and Construction Sector Movements
In the development and construction sphere, several key positions were filled. Erin Elliott joined Conwest Developments as Chief Financial Officer, while Matthew Brock moved to Prologis as VP, Investment Officer. Townline welcomed Michael Brimer as VP of Construction, and Anthem Properties appointed Ryan Williams as Director of Construction. OpenForm Properties saw Asli Yilmaz Yetkin promoted to Director of Development and Brendan Djambazov to Manager of Acquisitions. Beedie added Paris Lavan as Director of Leasing. Other appointments included Julien Kuehnhold at Anthem Properties as Senior Development Manager, Mitchell Walter at Chard as Senior Investment Analyst, and Sam Zheng at QuadReal as Analyst. Property management roles saw Jesse McCallum promoted at Morguard, and Tolga Tosun joined Beedie as a Senior Property Accountant. Development coordination roles were filled by Dazle Gumaboa at Marcon and Kole Macmillan at WCPG Construction. Dante Roman Caballero was promoted to Construction Project Coordinator at Northland Properties, and DharmaTeja Chigurupati joined Anthem Properties as a Business Systems Analyst. Danielle Stewart also joined Anthem Properties as a Licensed Sales Associate.
Government and Planning Appointments
The public sector also saw significant changes, with Donny van Dyk named the new City Manager for the City of Vancouver. In government and planning, John Brendan McEown became the first CEO of the Burnaby Housing Authority. Lilian Kan joined the Canada Lands Company as Senior Director of Housing Strategy, and Gordon MacKay was promoted to Associate Director of Real Estate Services at the City of Vancouver. BC Housing welcomed Genevieve Akyeabea as a Non-Profit Operations Analyst and promoted Simran Bhullar to Administrative Coordinator. Tiago de Souza Jensen joined Urban Systems as a Community Planner.
Brokerage and Finance Sector Activity
Brokerage firms were particularly active. Tyler Dolan was named Head of Valuations and Advisory Services for Colliers, while Alex Mei was promoted to VP at CBRE. Anthony Ketsadachan joined Cushman & Wakefield as AVP, and Jennica Palecek was promoted to AVP at Colliers. Falisha Saggu advanced to Senior Associate at Cushman & Wakefield, and Bailey Broeders became Business Services Coordinator at Colliers. Kyle Redmond joined Avison Young as a Market Intelligence Coordinator, and Aileen Lai joined Oakwyn Realty as Controller. In finance, Geraldine Hutchings joined the Board of Directors of BCI, and Stephen Smith moved to BGO as Principal. Rahul Kumanan joined KingSett Capital as Director of Asset Management, and Susan Wali joined Allied Properties REIT’s team in Vancouver as Manager of Portfolio Operations. Ryan Peng was promoted to Senior Analyst at Nicola Wealth Real Estate, and Bryce Young joined TD’s National Real Estate Group as an Associate.
Other Notable Moves
Beyond core real estate roles, Laura Ferguson was promoted to Regional Director of Operations for Amica Senior Lifestyles. Samson Tam joined Corix as VP of Development, and Jackie Graham was hired as Senior Director of Development for the Vancouver Art Gallery. Amanda Leclerc joined Devon Properties as Director of Property Management, and Chelsea Nicholson was promoted to Building Energy Manager at the BC Non-Profit Housing Association. Saleh Lavaee joined Creative Energy as Manager of Regulatory Affairs.
Sources
- BC Real Estate Industry Hires And Promotions: August 2025, Storeys.
- BC Real Estate Industry Hires And Promotions: July 2025, Storeys.
- BC Real Estate Industry Hires And Promotions: June 2025, Storeys.
- BC Real Estate Industry Hires And Promotions: May 2025, Storeys.
- BC Real Estate Industry Hires And Promotions: April 2025, Storeys.
