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.
Filter
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 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. 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, 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. 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.
Mr. Michael Cooper is the President and Chief Responsible Officer of Dream, 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. 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, 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. 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.
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 Dream Asset Management ("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 $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.
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
Chief Financial Officer
Meaghan Peloso
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Meaghan Peloso is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Unlimited Corp. 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 and office services, as well as Dream’s Impact Management System and sustainability initiatives. Ms. Peloso is also the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Impact Trust. 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, and has played key roles in numerous transactions across the Dream group of companies. 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 Unlimited Corp. 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 and office services, as well as Dream’s Impact Management System and sustainability initiatives. Ms. Peloso is also the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Impact Trust. 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, and has played key roles in numerous transactions across the Dream group of companies. 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 Impact Trust, where she is responsible for accounting, investor communications, financial reporting, tax strategy and planning and Dream’s Impact Management System. Ms. Peloso is also the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Unlimited Corp. and has held various positions within the organization since joining in 2014. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Peloso worked in the Audit and Assurance practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. She obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University before obtaining her CPA designation.
Jane P. Gavan
President, Asset Management
Jane P. Gavan
President, Asset Management
Ms. P. Jane Gavan is the President, Asset Management of Dream Unlimited Corp. and has more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry. Ms. Gavan previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Dream Residential REIT, Dream Global REIT and Dream Office REIT. Since joining Dream in 1998, Ms. Gavan has played a key role in numerous transactions including the acquisition of Lehndorff Properties, the 2003 business restructuring that resulted in the creation of Dream Office REIT, Dream Office REIT’s $2.3 billion portfolio sale to GE Real Estate, and the initial public offerings of Dream Global REIT and Dream Residential REIT. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Gavan served as legal counsel for numerous companies including Oxford Properties Group, and Denison Mines Corp., and began her career in private law practice with Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, specializing in real estate and corporate finance. She earned an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall, York University. Ms. Gavan currently sits on the board of directors of Dream, Dream Office REIT, Dream Residential REIT, PrairieSky Royalty Ltd., Colliers International Group Inc., and is on the Patron’s Council for Community Living Toronto.
Ms. P. Jane Gavan is the President, Asset Management of Dream Unlimited Corp. and has more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry. Ms. Gavan previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Dream Residential REIT, Dream Global REIT and Dream Office REIT. Since joining Dream in 1998, Ms. Gavan has played a key role in numerous transactions including the acquisition of Lehndorff Properties, the 2003 business restructuring that resulted in the creation of Dream Office REIT, Dream Office REIT’s $2.3 billion portfolio sale to GE Real Estate, and the initial public offerings of Dream Global REIT and Dream Residential REIT. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Gavan served as legal counsel for numerous companies including Oxford Properties Group, and Denison Mines Corp., and began her career in private law practice with Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, specializing in real estate and corporate finance. She earned an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall, York University. Ms. Gavan currently sits on the board of directors of Dream, Dream Office REIT, Dream Residential REIT, PrairieSky Royalty Ltd., Colliers International Group Inc., and is on the Patron’s Council for Community Living Toronto.
Jamie Cooper
President, Development and Income properties
Jamie Cooper
President, Development and Income properties
Mr. Jamie Cooper is the President, Development and Income properties for Dream Unlimited and a member of Dream’s Executive Management Team. Mr. Cooper has been with Dream since 2014 and has held various roles throughout the company. He is currently responsible for screening and structuring investments that align with Dream’s social and environmental initiatives. Mr. Cooper oversees all aspects of the Impact Fund's financial and impact performance which includes identifying and executing on acquisitions that fit Dream’s criteria, monitoring development progress, and managing portfolio construction and asset allocation. He has successfully led Dream’s growth into the ownership and management of Canadian apartment properties including working closely with the Federal government to establish innovative financing programs for the creation of affordable and sustainable housing. Mr. Cooper is a Chartered Financial Analyst and earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Mr. Jamie Cooper is the President, Development and Income properties for Dream Unlimited and a member of Dream’s Executive Management Team. Mr. Cooper has been with Dream since 2014 and has held various roles throughout the company. He is currently responsible for screening and structuring investments that align with Dream’s social and environmental initiatives. Mr. Cooper oversees all aspects of the Impact Fund's financial and impact performance which includes identifying and executing on acquisitions that fit Dream’s criteria, monitoring development progress, and managing portfolio construction and asset allocation. He has successfully led Dream’s growth into the ownership and management of Canadian apartment properties including working closely with the Federal government to establish innovative financing programs for the creation of affordable and sustainable housing. Mr. Cooper is a Chartered Financial Analyst and earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
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.
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 group of companies. 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.
Alexander Sannikov
Executive Vice President, Industrial
President and Chief Executive Officer
Alexander Sannikov
Executive Vice President, Industrial
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Alexander Sannikov is the Executive Vice President, Industrial of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Sannikov is also the President and Chief Operating Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Sannikov was Chief Operating Officer for Dream Industrial REIT and 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’s of Finance Degree from the University of Toronto.
Mr. Alexander Sannikov is the Executive Vice President, Industrial of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Sannikov is also the President and Chief Operating Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Sannikov was Chief Operating Officer for Dream Industrial REIT and 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’s 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 Executive Vice President, Industrial of 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.
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 of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Traversy is also the Chief Investment Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. In his role with Dream Industrial, Mr. Traversy has oversight of investment strategy and execution with a focus mainly on the European markets. Prior to this role, Mr. Traversy was Head of Investments of Dream Global REIT and has over 30 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 of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Traversy is also the Chief Investment Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. In his role with Dream Industrial, Mr. Traversy has oversight of investment strategy and execution with a focus mainly on the European markets. Prior to this role, Mr. Traversy was Head of Investments of Dream Global REIT and has over 30 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. He is also the Executive Vice President, Industrial of Dream Unlimited Corp. In his role with Dream Industrial, Mr. Traversy has oversight of investment strategy and execution with a focus mainly on the European markets. Prior to this role, Mr. Traversy was Head of Investments of Dream Global REIT and has over 30 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.
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 Executive Vice President, Commercial Properties for Dream Unlimited Corp., and the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Office REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Wadley was Senior Vice President, Commercial Properties. Mr. Wadley provides leadership to the overall asset strategy of Dream Office REIT’s Toronto portfolio. Mr. Wadley has held progressively senior positions within the company since he joined in 2011. Most recently, he was Vice President, Leasing for Toronto and Southwestern Ontario and prior to that he oversaw the performance of Dream Office REIT’s leased assets in a number of major markets throughout Canada. 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 Office REIT, 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., and the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Office REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Wadley was Senior Vice President, Commercial Properties. Mr. Wadley provides leadership to the overall asset strategy of Dream Office REIT’s Toronto portfolio. Mr. Wadley has held progressively senior positions within the company since he joined in 2011. Most recently, he was Vice President, Leasing for Toronto and Southwestern Ontario and prior to that he oversaw the performance of Dream Office REIT’s leased assets in a number of major markets throughout Canada. 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 Office REIT, 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 Office REIT. Prior to this role, Mr. Wadley was Senior Vice President, Commercial Properties. Mr. Wadley provides leadership to the overall asset strategy of Dream Office REIT’s Toronto portfolio. Mr. Wadley has held progressively senior positions within the company since he joined in 2011. Most recently, he was Vice President, Leasing for Toronto and Southwestern Ontario and prior to that he oversaw the performance of Dream Office REIT’s leased assets in a number of major markets throughout Canada. 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 Office REIT, 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 Yanki
Executive Vice President, Real Estate Finance & Development
Tsering Yanki
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.
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.
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.
Robert Hughes
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Robert Hughes
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Robert Hughes is General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Hughes is responsible for legal, corporate governance, corporate secretarial functions, and overall risk mitigation related matters for the Dream group of companies. Since joining Dream in 2014, 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 is General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Dream Unlimited Corp. Mr. Hughes is responsible for legal, corporate governance, corporate secretarial functions, and overall risk mitigation related matters for the Dream group of companies. Since joining Dream in 2014, 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.
Ana Bailão
Head of Affordable Housing & Public Affairs
Ana Bailão
Head of Affordable Housing & Public Affairs
Ms. Ana Bailão is the Head of Affordable Housing and Public Affairs for Dream Unlimited Corp. She is a municipal leader and housing expert, former Deputy Mayor of Toronto, long-time City Councillor, and former candidate for mayor. After establishing a successful career in the private sector Ana was first elected to City Council in 2010. In her 12 year tenure at Toronto City Hall she served on multiple committees, and represented Toronto at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, achieving national recognition for her work as one of Canada’s leading voices for city-building and housing. As the Chair of Toronto Community Housing and the city’s inaugural Chair of Housing and Planning Ana secured unprecedented billions in investment from other governments for housing, and championed innovative solutions including historic planning and zoning changes, and established CreateTO to manage city real estate. In 2023, Ana placed a solid second in the largest by-election in Canada’s history with a strong campaign for mayor focused on housing and city services. Today, Ana remains focused on making cities more livable and inclusive, working with partners across all sectors and regions.
Ms. Ana Bailão is the Head of Affordable Housing and Public Affairs for Dream Unlimited Corp. She is a municipal leader and housing expert, former Deputy Mayor of Toronto, long-time City Councillor, and former candidate for mayor. After establishing a successful career in the private sector Ana was first elected to City Council in 2010. In her 12 year tenure at Toronto City Hall she served on multiple committees, and represented Toronto at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, achieving national recognition for her work as one of Canada’s leading voices for city-building and housing. As the Chair of Toronto Community Housing and the city’s inaugural Chair of Housing and Planning Ana secured unprecedented billions in investment from other governments for housing, and championed innovative solutions including historic planning and zoning changes, and established CreateTO to manage city real estate. In 2023, Ana placed a solid second in the largest by-election in Canada’s history with a strong campaign for mayor focused on housing and city services. Today, Ana remains focused on making cities more livable and inclusive, working with partners across all sectors and regions.
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.
Brian Pauls
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Pauls
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Brian Pauls is the Chief Executive Officer of Dream Residential REIT. Mr. Pauls also serves as the President of PAULS Corp LLC. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. He is an accomplished real estate professional with 26 years of industry experience, and was responsible for developing over eight million square feet of industrial properties in Canada and the U.S. He is well known on both sides of the border among the brokerage, banking, tenant and construction communities. Mr. Pauls has managed mixed-use real estate development through his role as President of PAULS Properties Corporation (the Canadian development company of PAULS Corp LLC), as well as President of Gateway Business Park, LLC (a 1,200-acre mixed-use business park in Denver, Colorado). Mr. Pauls has a Bachelors degree in Economics and Business from Westmont College and a Masters degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver.
Mr. Brian Pauls is the Chief Executive Officer of Dream Residential REIT. Mr. Pauls also serves as the President of PAULS Corp LLC. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. He is an accomplished real estate professional with 26 years of industry experience, and was responsible for developing over eight million square feet of industrial properties in Canada and the U.S. He is well known on both sides of the border among the brokerage, banking, tenant and construction communities. Mr. Pauls has managed mixed-use real estate development through his role as President of PAULS Properties Corporation (the Canadian development company of PAULS Corp LLC), as well as President of Gateway Business Park, LLC (a 1,200-acre mixed-use business park in Denver, Colorado). Mr. Pauls has a Bachelors degree in Economics and Business from Westmont College and a Masters degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver.
Derrick Lau
Chief Financial Officer
Derrick Lau
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Derrick Lau is the Chief Financial Officer of Dream Residential REIT. In this role, Mr. Lau is responsible for the overall financial management of the REIT, including financial reporting, accounting, corporate finance, debt, strategy, capital allocation and investor relations. 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 a Vice President, Strategic Finance of Dream. In this role, Mr. Lau focuses on strategic initiatives, capital markets and investor relations across Dream’s global real estate platform. 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 Residential REIT. In this role, Mr. Lau is responsible for the overall financial management of the REIT, including financial reporting, accounting, corporate finance, debt, strategy, capital allocation and investor relations. 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 a Vice President, Strategic Finance of Dream. In this role, Mr. Lau focuses on strategic initiatives, capital markets and investor relations across Dream’s global real estate platform. 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.
Scott Schoeman
Chief Operating Officer
Scott Schoeman
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Scott Schoeman is the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Residential REIT and currently oversees Dream and Pauls’ U.S. multi-residential portfolio consisting of apartment communities across the Sunbelt and Midwest regions. Mr. Schoeman has over nine years of real estate experience and leads the operational teams and drives operational performance at the corporate, regional and property level including the vertically integrated, self performing business lines of property management, property sustainment, capital improvements and redevelopment/ renovation. In addition, he is responsible for platform growth and investment, including acquisitions and management of portfolio composition and allocation. Mr. Schoeman has experience acquiring nearly $1.0 billion in U.S. multi-residential properties over the past three years and has recently managed a 32-asset portfolio consisting of 6,700 apartment suites across six states. Previously, Mr. Schoeman served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years and was Director of Operations, Commanding Officer, TOPGUN Training Officer, and an Executive Task Force Lead at the Pentagon. He has led aviation combat and training operations worldwide, including shipboard operations aboard 12 different aircraft carriers. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Kansas University and his Master of Strategic Studies from Marine Corps University.
Mr. Scott Schoeman is the Chief Operating Officer of Dream Residential REIT and currently oversees Dream and Pauls’ U.S. multi-residential portfolio consisting of apartment communities across the Sunbelt and Midwest regions. Mr. Schoeman has over nine years of real estate experience and leads the operational teams and drives operational performance at the corporate, regional and property level including the vertically integrated, self performing business lines of property management, property sustainment, capital improvements and redevelopment/ renovation. In addition, he is responsible for platform growth and investment, including acquisitions and management of portfolio composition and allocation. Mr. Schoeman has experience acquiring nearly $1.0 billion in U.S. multi-residential properties over the past three years and has recently managed a 32-asset portfolio consisting of 6,700 apartment suites across six states. Previously, Mr. Schoeman served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years and was Director of Operations, Commanding Officer, TOPGUN Training Officer, and an Executive Task Force Lead at the Pentagon. He has led aviation combat and training operations worldwide, including shipboard operations aboard 12 different aircraft carriers. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Kansas University and his Master of Strategic Studies from Marine Corps University.
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.
Kim Lefever
Director, Investor Relations
Kim Lefever
Director, Investor Relations
Ms. Kim Lefever is Director Investor Relations for the Dream entities. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Lefever was Regional Sales Manager at ROI Capital where she was responsible for promoting and servicing the ROI Capital funds to investment advisors. She has several financial services designations including her CIM, and FMA.
Ms. Kim Lefever is Director Investor Relations for the Dream entities. Prior to joining Dream, Ms. Lefever was Regional Sales Manager at ROI Capital where she was responsible for promoting and servicing the ROI Capital funds to investment advisors. She has several financial services designations including her CIM, and FMA.
No team members were found with the current filter!