Leadership
Our team includes some of the industry’s leading real estate and asset management professionals that have a proven track record for creating value.
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Michael J. Cooper
Founder and Chief Responsible Officer
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Portfolio Manager
Michael J. Cooper
Founder and Chief Responsible Officer
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Michael Cooper is the President and Chief Responsible Officer of Dream, and founder of DAM. He is also the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Office REIT. He has an extensive track record in the real estate industry dating back to 1986. He helped found DAM in 1996 and continues to lead the business as President and Chief Responsible Officer. Under his leadership, the business has grown to approximately $28 billion of commercial real estate and residential development assets under management. Among his accomplishments, Mr. Cooper is responsible for the formation of two TSX-listed real estate investment trusts: Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT, and the formation of Dream Impact, the first publicly traded impact fund. Mr. Cooper was also involved in the formation of Dream Global REIT, previously a TSX-listed real estate investment trust, the assets and subsidiaries of which were sold in 2019 and Dream Residential REIT, previously a TSX-listed real estate investment trust, which was sold in 2025. He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Business Administration from York University. Mr. Cooper currently sits on the boards of Dream, Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT, Dream Impact and Rogers Communications Inc.
Mr. Michael Cooper is the President and Chief Responsible Officer of Dream, and founder of DAM. He is also the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Office REIT. He has an extensive track record in the real estate industry dating back to 1986. He helped found DAM in 1996 and continues to lead the business as President and Chief Responsible Officer. Under his leadership, the business has grown to approximately $28 billion of commercial real estate and residential development assets under management. Among his accomplishments, Mr. Cooper is responsible for the formation of two TSX-listed real estate investment trusts: Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT, and the formation of Dream Impact, the first publicly traded impact fund. Mr. Cooper was also involved in the formation of Dream Global REIT, previously a TSX-listed real estate investment trust, the assets and subsidiaries of which were sold in 2019 and Dream Residential REIT, previously a TSX-listed real estate investment trust, which was sold in 2025. He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Business Administration from York University. Mr. Cooper currently sits on the boards of Dream, Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT, Dream Impact and Rogers Communications Inc.
Mr. Michael Cooper is the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Office REIT. He is also the President and Chief Responsible Officer of Dream and founder of DAM. He has an extensive track record in the real estate industry dating back to 1986. He helped found DAM in 1996 and continues to lead the business as President and Chief Responsible Officer. Under his leadership, the business has grown to approximately $28 billion of commercial real estate and residential development assets under management. Among his accomplishments, Mr. Cooper is responsible for the formation of two TSX-listed real estate investment trusts: Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT, and the formation of Dream Impact, the first publicly traded impact fund. Mr. Cooper was also involved in the formation of Dream Global REIT, previously a TSX-listed real estate investment trust, the assets and subsidiaries of which were sold in 2019 and Dream Residential REIT, previously a TSX-listed real estate investment trust, which was sold in 2025. He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Business Administration from York University. Mr. Cooper currently sits on the boards of Dream, Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT, Dream Impact and Rogers Communications Inc.
Mr. Michael Cooper is the Portfolio Manager of Dream Impact Trust as well as the President and Chief Responsible Officer of Dream Unlimited Corp., and founder of Dream Asset Management ("DAM"). He is also the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Office REIT. He has an extensive track record in the real estate industry dating back to 1986. He helped found DAM in 1996 and continues to lead the business as President and Chief Responsible Officer. Under his leadership, the business has grown to approximately $27 billion of commercial real estate and residential development assets under management; in addition, Dream has also completed in excess of $45 billion of transactions. Among his accomplishments, Mr. Cooper is responsible for the formation of three TSX-listed real estate investment trusts: Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT and Dream Residential REIT, as well as the formation of Dream Impact Trust, the first publicly traded impact fund. Mr. Cooper was also involved in the formation of Dream Global REIT, previously a TSX-listed real estate investment trust, the assets and subsidiaries of which were sold in 2019. He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Business Administration from York University. Mr. Cooper currently sits on the board of directors of Dream, Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT and Rogers Communications Inc.
Meaghan Peloso
Chief Financial Officer
Meaghan Peloso
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Meaghan Peloso is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream. She is responsible for the overall financial management of Dream’s business, including financial reporting, corporate and development accounting, investor relations and taxation. In addition, she provides oversight for Dream’s shared services platform, comprised of technology, human resources, treasury, office services, and sustainability initiatives. Since joining Dream in 2014, Ms. Peloso has held progressively senior positions within the organization, including acting Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President and Chief Accounting Officer of Dream, Chief Financial Officer of Dream Impact and has played key roles in numerous transactions across the Dream Entities. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Peloso worked in the Audit and Assurance practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Ms. Peloso obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University before obtaining her CPA designation.
Ms. Meaghan Peloso is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream. She is responsible for the overall financial management of Dream’s business, including financial reporting, corporate and development accounting, investor relations and taxation. In addition, she provides oversight for Dream’s shared services platform, comprised of technology, human resources, treasury, office services, and sustainability initiatives. Since joining Dream in 2014, Ms. Peloso has held progressively senior positions within the organization, including acting Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President and Chief Accounting Officer of Dream, Chief Financial Officer of Dream Impact and has played key roles in numerous transactions across the Dream Entities. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Peloso worked in the Audit and Assurance practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Ms. Peloso obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University before obtaining her CPA designation.
Jamie Cooper
Co-President, Asset Management and President, Development & Income Properties
Jamie Cooper
Co-President, Asset Management and President, Development & Income Properties
Mr. Jamie Cooper is Co-President, Asset Management and President, Development and Income Properties at Dream Unlimited Corp., and a member of the company’s Executive Management Team. As President, Development and Income Properties, Mr. Cooper is responsible for advancing the company’s development pipeline and driving the long-term growth and performance of Dream’s national portfolio of apartment, retail, and commercial assets. As Co-President of Dream Asset Management, Mr. Cooper helps lead one of Canada’s largest real estate investment platforms. He is actively involved in the growth of the firm’s asset management business, including execution of existing strategies, the development of new investment strategies, capital partnerships, and investment vehicles across multiple sectors and geographies. Mr. Cooper joined Dream in 2014 and has held a variety of leadership roles across the organization. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University.
Mr. Jamie Cooper is Co-President, Asset Management and President, Development and Income Properties at Dream Unlimited Corp., and a member of the company’s Executive Management Team. As President, Development and Income Properties, Mr. Cooper is responsible for advancing the company’s development pipeline and driving the long-term growth and performance of Dream’s national portfolio of apartment, retail, and commercial assets. As Co-President of Dream Asset Management, Mr. Cooper helps lead one of Canada’s largest real estate investment platforms. He is actively involved in the growth of the firm’s asset management business, including execution of existing strategies, the development of new investment strategies, capital partnerships, and investment vehicles across multiple sectors and geographies. Mr. Cooper joined Dream in 2014 and has held a variety of leadership roles across the organization. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University.
Alexander Sannikov
Co-President Asset Management
President and Chief Executive Officer
Alexander Sannikov
Co-President Asset Management
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Alexander Sannikov is the Co-President, Asset Management and Executive Vice President, Industrial for Dream Unlimited Corp. He is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Sannikov was President and Chief Operating Officer of Dream Industrial REIT and Chief Operating Officer for Dream Global REIT. Mr. Sannikov joined Dream in 2008 and has held various positions in areas of research and analysis, capital allocation, investments, capital markets and operations. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Sannikov was with American Appraisal in Moscow, Russia. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Mathematics degree from the Moscow State University and a Master of Finance degree from the University of Toronto.
Mr. Alexander Sannikov is the Co-President, Asset Management for Dream Unlimited Corp. He is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Sannikov was President and Chief Operating Officer of Dream Industrial REIT and Chief Operating Officer for Dream Global REIT. Mr. Sannikov joined Dream in 2008 and has held various positions in areas of research and analysis, capital allocation, investments, capital markets and operations. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Sannikov was with American Appraisal in Moscow, Russia. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Mathematics degree from the Moscow State University and a Master of Finance degree from the University of Toronto.
Mr. Alexander Sannikov is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Mr. Sannikov is also the Co-President, Asset Management for Dream Unlimited Corp. Prior to this role, Mr. Sannikov was President and Chief Operating Officer of Dream Industrial REIT and Chief Operating Officer for Dream Global REIT. Mr. Sannikov joined Dream in 2008 and has held various positions in areas of research and analysis, acquisitions and investments. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Sannikov was with American Appraisal in Moscow, Russia. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Mathematics degree from the Moscow State University and a Master of Finance degree from the University of Toronto.
Robert Hughes
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Robert Hughes
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Robert Hughes joined Dream in 2014 and is the General Counsel. Mr. Hughes is responsible for legal, corporate governance, corporate secretarial functions, and overall risk mitigation related matters for the Dream Entities. Mr. Hughes has been involved in over $10 billion of transactions in North America and Europe including the sale of Dream Global REIT to Blackstone, the United States and European expansions for Dream Industrial REIT, the Dream/PAULS Corp partnership venture and creation of the US multi-family asset management platform. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Hughes spent over ten years in the corporate practice group at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP where he focused on public and private M&A, corporate finance, corporate governance and general corporate matters in various sectors including the real estate sector. Mr. Hughes is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, holds a bachelor of laws from Queen’s Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003.
Mr. Robert Hughes joined Dream in 2014 and is the General Counsel. Mr. Hughes is responsible for legal, corporate governance, corporate secretarial functions, and overall risk mitigation related matters for the Dream Entities. Mr. Hughes has been involved in over $10 billion of transactions in North America and Europe including the sale of Dream Global REIT to Blackstone, the United States and European expansions for Dream Industrial REIT, the Dream/PAULS Corp partnership venture and creation of the US multi-family asset management platform. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Hughes spent over ten years in the corporate practice group at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP where he focused on public and private M&A, corporate finance, corporate governance and general corporate matters in various sectors including the real estate sector. Mr. Hughes is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, holds a bachelor of laws from Queen’s Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003.
Jay Jiang
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy
Chief Financial Officer
Jay Jiang
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Jay Jiang is the Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Jiang is also the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Office REIT. In his role with Dream Unlimited, Mr. Jiang focuses on value creation, capital markets, strategic investments and initiatives across the Dream group of companies. Mr. Jiang has been involved in over $10 billion of transactions in North America and Europe including the sale of Dream Global REIT to Blackstone, the United States and European expansions for Dream Industrial REIT, the Dream/PAULS Corp partnership venture and creation of the US multi-family asset management platform. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Jiang was part of the equity research team at BMO Capital Markets covering the Canadian real estate sector. Previously, he was a manager at Ernst & Young LLP in the financial services assurance and advisory group. Mr. Jiang is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, and has both a Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management degree from the University of Waterloo.
Mr. Jay Jiang is the Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Jiang is also the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Office REIT. In his role with Dream Unlimited, Mr. Jiang focuses on value creation, capital markets, strategic investments and initiatives across the Dream group of companies. Mr. Jiang has been involved in over $10 billion of transactions in North America and Europe including the sale of Dream Global REIT to Blackstone, the United States and European expansions for Dream Industrial REIT, the Dream/PAULS Corp partnership venture and creation of the US multi-family asset management platform. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Jiang was part of the equity research team at BMO Capital Markets covering the Canadian real estate sector. Previously, he was a manager at Ernst & Young LLP in the financial services assurance and advisory group. Mr. Jiang is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, and has both a Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management degree from the University of Waterloo.
Mr. Jay Jiang is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Office REIT. In this role, Mr. Jiang is responsible for the overall financial management of Dream Office REIT, including financial reporting, accounting, corporate finance, debt, strategy, capital allocation and investor relations. He was involved in Dream Office REIT’s strategic plan and transformation into a focused, high quality downtown Toronto office REIT. Mr. Jiang is also the Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy of Dream Unlimited. In that role, Mr. Jiang focuses on value creation, capital markets, strategic investments and initiatives across the Dream Entities. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Jiang was part of the equity research team at BMO Capital Markets covering the Canadian real estate sector. Previously, he was a manager at Ernst & Young LLP in the financial services assurance and advisory group. Mr. Jiang is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, and has both a Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management degree from the University of Waterloo.
Lenis Quan
Chief Financial Officer
Lenis Quan
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Lenis Quan is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Quan was the Chief Financial Officer of Gazit America, a publicly traded real estate investment company which was privatized by Gazit-Globe. Prior to being with Gazit America, Ms. Quan worked at Brookfield Asset Management for approximately ten years in several progressive executive finance positions. Ms. Quan is a Chartered Professional Accountant and started her professional career with Deloitte LLP. Ms. Quan has both a Bachelor’s Degree, and a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Waterloo.
Ms. Lenis Quan is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Quan was the Chief Financial Officer of Gazit America, a publicly traded real estate investment company which was privatized by Gazit-Globe. Prior to being with Gazit America, Ms. Quan worked at Brookfield Asset Management for approximately ten years in several progressive executive finance positions. Ms. Quan is a Chartered Professional Accountant and started her professional career with Deloitte LLP. Ms. Quan has both a Bachelor’s Degree, and a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Waterloo.
Gordon Wadley
Executive Vice President, Commercial Properties
Chief Operating Officer
Gordon Wadley
Executive Vice President, Commercial Properties
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Gordon Wadley is the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Wadley was the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Office REIT. Mr. Wadley provides leadership to the overall asset strategy of Dream Industrial REIT’s portfolio. Mr. Wadley has held progressively senior positions within the Dream group of companies since he joined in 2011. During Mr. Wadley’s career, he has been involved in several high-profile transactions and pursuits pertaining to leasing, development and asset management. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Wadley worked in commercial brokerage for CB Richard Ellis providing commercial representation to corporate clients both domestic and international. Mr. Wadley earned a degree from Acadia University and earned his MBA in Real Estate Leadership from the University of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Mr. Gordon Wadley is the Executive Vice President, Commercial Properties for Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr Wadley is also the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Wadley was the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Office REIT. Mr. Wadley provides leadership to the overall asset strategy of Dream Industrial REIT’s portfolio. Mr. Wadley has held progressively senior positions within the Dream group of companies since he joined in 2011. During Mr. Wadley’s career, he has been involved in several high-profile transactions and pursuits pertaining to leasing, development and asset management. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Wadley worked in commercial brokerage for CB Richard Ellis providing commercial representation to corporate clients both domestic and international. Mr. Wadley earned a degree from Acadia University and earned his MBA in Real Estate Leadership from the University of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Mr. Gordon Wadley is the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Wadley was the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Office REIT. Mr. Wadley provides leadership to the overall asset strategy of Dream Industrial REIT’s portfolio. Mr. Wadley has held progressively senior positions within the Dream group of companies since he joined in 2011. During Mr. Wadley’s career, he has been involved in several high-profile transactions and pursuits pertaining to leasing, development and asset management. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Wadley worked in commercial brokerage for CB Richard Ellis providing commercial representation to corporate clients both domestic and international. Mr. Wadley earned a degree from Acadia University and earned his MBA in Real Estate Leadership from the University of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Tsering Yangki
Executive Vice President, Real Estate Finance & Development
Tsering Yangki
Executive Vice President, Real Estate Finance & Development
Ms. Tsering Yangki is Executive Vice President, Real Estate Finance and Development, for Dream Unlimited Corp., Dream Impact Trust and Dream Office REIT spanning a diverse portfolio ranging from condominium, purpose-built rentals, office, retail development and income producing properties across Canada & the USA.
In this role, along with her team, Tsering solves for and addresses through stakeholder collaboration recognizing the interplay of design, real estate development and capital, how we can address issues of climate change, affordability, health, inclusivity building and unlock opportunities as we build resilient mixed use & mixed income communities, all while making market returns. She leads a team that has 6 million SF of active mixed use and mixed income developments and a pipeline of 22 million sf in its pipeline. In addition, she leads the debt origination, strategic direction, execution & oversight on all aspects of debt solutions and oversees the risk management & governance of existing debt. Over the last three years, Tsering has successfully led or co-led approximately $6 billion of complex and innovative debt solutions.
As part of Dream Impact Trust’s Executive Management Team, Tsering develops and manages governmental and civil society stakeholder relations with a focus on affordable housing & climate change. As a former refugee, she has a direct appreciation of the value of diversity & inclusiveness to all stakeholders. She is active in community efforts addressing intersectionality of perspectives, issues, people, & institutions, on matters ranging from affordability, water security and food security. She continues her work to bring access, foster civic responsibility and equity in communities as a Board member of Civic Action and Advisor to Reimagining Doeguling, India.
Tsering has over 17 years of experience in real estate development and finance. She holds a Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy, with a focus on International Finance & Economics from Fletcher School, Tufts University, USA, MPhil in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. In 2022 she was recognized by Globe & Mail’s Report on Business’s Best Executive award.
Ms. Tsering Yangki is Executive Vice President, Real Estate Finance and Development, for Dream Unlimited Corp., Dream Impact Trust and Dream Office REIT spanning a diverse portfolio ranging from condominium, purpose-built rentals, office, retail development and income producing properties across Canada & the USA.
In this role, along with her team, Tsering solves for and addresses through stakeholder collaboration recognizing the interplay of design, real estate development and capital, how we can address issues of climate change, affordability, health, inclusivity building and unlock opportunities as we build resilient mixed use & mixed income communities, all while making market returns. She leads a team that has 6 million SF of active mixed use and mixed income developments and a pipeline of 22 million sf in its pipeline. In addition, she leads the debt origination, strategic direction, execution & oversight on all aspects of debt solutions and oversees the risk management & governance of existing debt. Over the last three years, Tsering has successfully led or co-led approximately $6 billion of complex and innovative debt solutions.
As part of Dream Impact Trust’s Executive Management Team, Tsering develops and manages governmental and civil society stakeholder relations with a focus on affordable housing & climate change. As a former refugee, she has a direct appreciation of the value of diversity & inclusiveness to all stakeholders. She is active in community efforts addressing intersectionality of perspectives, issues, people, & institutions, on matters ranging from affordability, water security and food security. She continues her work to bring access, foster civic responsibility and equity in communities as a Board member of Civic Action and Advisor to Reimagining Doeguling, India.
Tsering has over 17 years of experience in real estate development and finance. She holds a Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy, with a focus on International Finance & Economics from Fletcher School, Tufts University, USA, MPhil in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. In 2022 she was recognized by Globe & Mail’s Report on Business’s Best Executive award.
Bruce Traversy
Executive Vice President, Industrial
Chief Investment Officer
Bruce Traversy
Executive Vice President, Industrial
Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Bruce Traversy is the Executive Vice President, Industrial. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. In this role, Mr. Traversy has oversight of investment strategy and execution with a focus mainly on the Canadian and European markets. Prior to this role, Mr. Traversy was Head of Investments of Dream Global REIT and has over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry. Since joining Dream in 1997, Mr. Traversy’s past functional responsibilities have included research and analysis, investor relations, asset management and Canadian commercial property investments. Since 2003, Mr. Traversy has played a key role in significant property acquisitions and dispositions on behalf of clients including Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT and Dream Global REIT. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Traversy was a senior consultant with an international property advisory firm. Mr. Traversy earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in urban development from the University of Western Ontario.
Mr. Bruce Traversy is the Executive Vice President, Industrial. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. In this role, Mr. Traversy has oversight of investment strategy and execution with a focus mainly on the Canadian and European markets. Prior to this role, Mr. Traversy was Head of Investments of Dream Global REIT and has over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry. Since joining Dream in 1997, Mr. Traversy’s past functional responsibilities have included research and analysis, investor relations, asset management and Canadian commercial property investments. Since 2003, Mr. Traversy has played a key role in significant property acquisitions and dispositions on behalf of clients including Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT and Dream Global REIT. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Traversy was a senior consultant with an international property advisory firm. Mr. Traversy earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in urban development from the University of Western Ontario.
Mr. Bruce Traversy is the Chief Investment Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. In this role, Mr. Traversy has oversight of investment strategy and execution with a focus mainly on the Canadian and European markets. He is also the Executive Vice President, Industrial of DAM. Prior to this role, Mr. Traversy was Head of Investments of Dream Global REIT and has over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry. Since joining Dream in 1997, Mr. Traversy’s past functional responsibilities have included research and analysis, investor relations, asset management and Canadian commercial property investments. Since 2003, Mr. Traversy has played a key role in significant property acquisitions and dispositions on behalf of clients including Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT and Dream Global REIT. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Traversy was a senior consultant with an international property advisory firm. Mr. Traversy earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in urban development from the University of Western Ontario.
Jose Maldonado
Executive Vice President, Finance and Strategy
Jose Maldonado
Executive Vice President, Finance and Strategy
Jose Maldonado is the Executive Vice President, Finance and Strategy at Dream. In this role Mr. Maldonado oversees corporate finance, capital allocation, valuation, executive oversight over the Western Canadian land and housing operations, FP&A, debt, and strategic planning initiatives across multiple asset classes. Mr. Maldonado has over 15 years of experience across real estate investment, asset management, and development. Mr. Maldonado has held roles across Dream Office, Dream Global, and Dream Asset Management, giving him a broad perspective on both public and private real estate platforms. His work focuses on evaluating long-term investment opportunities, optimizing capital structures, and aligning financial strategy with business execution. He works closely with investment, development, and operating teams to assess risk, unlock value, and support sustainable growth. Prior to Dream, Mr. Maldonado worked at the corporate banking division of two Canadian banks and a diversified REIT that was acquired by Dream REIT in 2011.
Jose Maldonado is the Executive Vice President, Finance and Strategy at Dream. In this role Mr. Maldonado oversees corporate finance, capital allocation, valuation, executive oversight over the Western Canadian land and housing operations, FP&A, debt, and strategic planning initiatives across multiple asset classes. Mr. Maldonado has over 15 years of experience across real estate investment, asset management, and development. Mr. Maldonado has held roles across Dream Office, Dream Global, and Dream Asset Management, giving him a broad perspective on both public and private real estate platforms. His work focuses on evaluating long-term investment opportunities, optimizing capital structures, and aligning financial strategy with business execution. He works closely with investment, development, and operating teams to assess risk, unlock value, and support sustainable growth. Prior to Dream, Mr. Maldonado worked at the corporate banking division of two Canadian banks and a diversified REIT that was acquired by Dream REIT in 2011.
Jason Lester
Vice Chair, Development
Jason Lester
Vice Chair, Development
Mr. Jason Lester is Vice Chairman, Development of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Lester has been with Dream and its related entities since 1996. Mr. Lester’s activities included several roles which he was responsible for residential and mixed-use development including the successful development of the 2015 Pan Am Games Athletes’ Village. He has over 28 years of experience in multi-family residential, commercial and industrial asset and property management. Since rejoining Dream in 2004, Mr. Lester has played key roles in numerous divisions, including land and housing, retail and multi-family in Western Canada. Prior to joining Dream in 2004, Mr. Lester held the position of Executive Vice President at Residential Equities REIT, where he was responsible for the property management division, acquisition activities and investment strategies for a portfolio of 11,000 suites.
Mr. Jason Lester is Vice Chairman, Development of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Lester has been with Dream and its related entities since 1996. Mr. Lester’s activities included several roles which he was responsible for residential and mixed-use development including the successful development of the 2015 Pan Am Games Athletes’ Village. He has over 28 years of experience in multi-family residential, commercial and industrial asset and property management. Since rejoining Dream in 2004, Mr. Lester has played key roles in numerous divisions, including land and housing, retail and multi-family in Western Canada. Prior to joining Dream in 2004, Mr. Lester held the position of Executive Vice President at Residential Equities REIT, where he was responsible for the property management division, acquisition activities and investment strategies for a portfolio of 11,000 suites.
Derrick Lau
Chief Financial Officer
SVP, Portfolio Management
Derrick Lau
Chief Financial Officer
SVP, Portfolio Management
Mr. Derrick Lau is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Impact Trust. In his role, Mr. Lau is responsible for the overall financial management of the Trust, including financial reporting, accounting, corporate finance, debt, strategy, capital allocation and investor relations. Mr. Lau previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Residential REIT. Mr. Lau has over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. Since joining Dream in 2015, Mr. Lau has held increasingly senior positions and is currently the Vice President, Strategic Finance of Dream. Most recently, Mr. Lau has played a key role in the formation of Dream’s private asset management business. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Lau was part of the equity research team at TD Securities Inc., covering the Canadian real estate sector. Previously, he was a senior manager at Deloitte LLP in its financial advisory group. Mr. Lau is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Business Valuator. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business and has an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto.
Mr. Derrick Lau is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Impact Trust. In his role, Mr. Lau is responsible for the overall financial management of the Trust, including financial reporting, accounting, corporate finance, debt, strategy, capital allocation and investor relations. Mr. Lau previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Residential REIT. Mr. Lau has over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. Since joining Dream in 2015, Mr. Lau has held increasingly senior positions and is currently the Vice President, Strategic Finance of Dream. Most recently, Mr. Lau has played a key role in the formation of Dream’s private asset management business. Prior to joining Dream, Mr. Lau was part of the equity research team at TD Securities Inc., covering the Canadian real estate sector. Previously, he was a senior manager at Deloitte LLP in its financial advisory group. Mr. Lau is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Business Valuator. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business and has an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto.
Mr. Derrick Lau is the Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management of Dream Office REIT. He is primarily responsible for asset and portfolio management initiatives across the Trust's real estate portfolio. In conjunction with the executive leadership team, he assists with strategic efforts to enhance income and value across the buildings through operational improvements, leasing initiatives, tenant engagement, and capital allocation strategies to drive value creation and position the portfolio for long-term success. Mr. Lau has over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (“DRR”) since its initial public offering in May 2022. He spearheaded the overall financial management of DRR and was involved in value enhancing initiatives and operational improvements across its portfolio. Mr. Lau is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Business Valuator. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business and has an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto.
Stephen Cleghorn
Vice President, Portfolio Management
Stephen Cleghorn
Vice President, Portfolio Management
Mr. Cleghorn is Vice President, Portfolio Management for Dream Impact Trust. He is responsible for corporate strategy, capital allocation, and oversight of partnership investments. Prior to joining Dream in 2016, Stephen has held finance and accounting positions at Oxford Properties Group and MNP LLP. Stephen obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfred Laurier University and holds CPA,CA and CFA designations.
Mr. Cleghorn is Vice President, Portfolio Management for Dream Impact Trust. He is responsible for corporate strategy, capital allocation, and oversight of partnership investments. Prior to joining Dream in 2016, Stephen has held finance and accounting positions at Oxford Properties Group and MNP LLP. Stephen obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfred Laurier University and holds CPA,CA and CFA designations.
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