Seasoned real estate professional brings 35 years of
international experience to QuadReal
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 11,
2024 /CNW/ - QuadReal Property Group ("QuadReal") is
pleased to announce the addition of Blair
Hagkull to its Board of Directors. With a wealth of
experience spanning over 35 years in global real estate across
North America, Asia, the Middle
East, and Africa, Blair
brings a heightened commitment to international growth at
QuadReal.
Throughout his career, Blair has managed, developed, advised,
and transacted real estate assets in twenty countries. Formerly
serving as Managing Director of JLL Canada and founding Managing
Director of JLL Middle East, Blair also played a leading role in
Canada's two largest urban
communities with Concord Pacific Developments and contributed to
globally significant real estate with Emaar Properties PJSC, and as
co-founder and Managing Partner of RSP Group based in
Dubai,
UAE.
"Blair's varied market experience, relentless passion for real
estate and advancement of the industry as well as his success as an
entrepreneur is of great value to the Board. He understands the
importance of thinking innovatively to respond to change and
challenges and can support the team's ongoing commitment to
delivering sustainable returns for our clients while creating
positive communities for generations to come," said Tom Garbutt, Board Chair.
Blair has served in a wide range of board positions in both
Canada and the Middle East. He served as Founding Vice
Chairman of the National Omani Hospitality Company in Muscat, Oman, Chair of the Urban Land
Institute (ULI) Middle East and
Trustee of the American School of Dubai. He was Chair of the
International Advisory Board of the Gustavson School of Business at
the University of Victoria, governance
chair of the Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, and
Board Chair, St Michaels University School.
"I appreciate the focus on innovative community building and the
long term, future oriented approach the QuadReal team uses to
anchor its decisions across all areas of the business. I am truly
impressed by the growth, ambition, and impact of QuadReal since
2016 and I look forward to being able to offer my own perspectives
and insights as a member of its Board," said Blair.
Blair's appointment brings the membership of QuadReal's Board to
nine members. In addition to seven independent real estate
professionals, the Board includes British Columbia Investment
Management Corporation's (BCI) Executive Vice President and Global
Head, Public Markets, Daniel Garant
and Executive Vice President, Investment Strategy & Risk,
Ramy Rayes. BCI established QuadReal
in 2016 to manage its real estate debt and equity
programs.
With CAD $250.4 billion of gross
managed assets as of March 31, 2024,
BCI is one of the largest asset managers in Canada.
For information about QuadReal's Board of Directors
visit:
https://www.quadreal.com/about/leadership/#board-of-directors
About QuadReal Property Group
QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment,
operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under
management are $77.6 billion. From
its foundation in Canada as a
full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded
its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public
and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic
partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an
ownership interest.
QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while
creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people
and communities it serves. Now and for generations to
come.
QuadReal: Excellence lives here.
www.quadreal.com
SOURCE QuadReal Property Group