BGO appoints Michelle Brown to lead BGO’s Canadian real estate management business, BGO Properties
Toronto (November 14, 2024) – BGO announced today that it has appointed Michelle Brown as Head of BGO Properties, the firm’s Canadian-focused real estate management business comprising property management and operations, leasing services, constructions services, and its 3rd party services platform across all asset classes in Canada. In her expanded role, Michelle will be responsible for leading the operations and financial performance of BGO Properties, a multi-asset class portfolio comprising over 450 properties and 69 million square feet across the country. She will contribute to the strategic direction of BGO’s Canadian business with a focus on service excellence for BGO’s clients, tenants, and residents, and continued growth for the firm’s third-party real estate property management business.
“Michelle’s promotion to the Head of BGO Properties is a testament to her exceptional track-record, her collaborative approach, and the leadership capabilities that she has cultivated over her 24-year career with BGO. Her comprehensive understanding of our business will be an integral element to achieving our financial and service goals for our clients, as well as our strong growth objectives for BGO Properties and the overall firm in Canada,” said Christina Iacoucci, Managing Partner, and Head of Canada, BGO. “Michelle’s appointment brings continuity of leadership to this important business line and a reinforcement of the qualities that have made BGO a partner of choice for owners, and the destination of choice for tenants and residents.”
"I believe the BGO Properties team is second to none. It is a tremendous privilege to lead a team of over 1,000 professionals from coast to coast and across the office, industrial, retail, and residential portfolios we manage, who bring innovation, sustainability, and a service mindset to work every day,” said Michelle Brown, Managing Director, and Head of BGO Properties. “As we continue to service our existing clients, earn new mandates, and strengthen our relationships with tenant and residential communities across Canada, our focus on operational excellence and creating long-term value for our clients will remain persistent. I look forward to reinforcing the inclusive culture we have developed at BGO Properties, and to create the right conditions for the next generation of leaders to build long-term, successful careers with us."
Michelle is a respected and forward-thinking leader in commercial real estate, with over 30 years of industry experience. She is an active mentor and advocate for women within the firm, serving as the global lead for the BGO Women’s Network and a member of BGO’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity (EDI) Executive Council. Michelle is a co-chair of Partners in Project Green, an internationally recognized community of leaders advancing environmental action and economic prosperity across the GTA.
About BGO
BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognised provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with approximately $85 billion USD of assets under management (as of September 30, 2024) and expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 27 cities across thirteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets.
BGO is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.
The assets under management shown above includes real estate equity and mortgage investments managed by the BGO group of companies and their affiliates, and as of 1Q21, includes certain uncalled capital commitments for discretionary capital until they are legally expired and excludes certain uncalled capital commitments where the investor has complete discretion over investment.
For more information, please visit www.bgo.com
About BGO Properties
BGO Properties is a leading provider of commercial property management and leasing services in Canada, with a broad range of real estate services aimed at creating sustainable value for our clients. With over 450 properties under our management representing over 69 million sq. ft. of commercial and residential property (as of October 31, 2024), our clients have trusted BGO Properties to deliver an institutional standard of quality and discipline to their real estate management needs for more than 3 decades. Our trusted team of over 1,000 industry experts professionals deliver strategies and on-the-ground services to help transform our clients’ office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties into destinations of choice for tenants.
BGO Properties is the Canadian real estate property management and leasing division of BentallGreenOak (Canada) Limited Partnership. BGO is a global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and globally recognized provider of real estate services. BGO is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.
For more information, please visit www.bgoproperties.com
