Third Time's A Charm

Avison Young principal Jonathan Pearce tells Bisnow that AY being named one of Canada's best-managed companies for a third year in a row is a nod to the company's growth and evolution—it's no longer the new kid on the block. Jonathan's been with the company 20 years and has seen it grow from "12 to 14 people" to over 1,500 and 54 offices in Canada and the US. AY took the Westjet model—employees have ownership in the company, so "that level of pride is even more extreme." The award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen's School of Business, and MacKay CEO Forums. Edmonton-based Westcorp was named to the list for the first time, the only other commercial real estate company listed.

Continue reading this story with a free account

Log in or register
Sign up for more articles like this
Subscribe to Bisnow's Vancouver Newsletters
Related Stories

Downtown Atlanta Improvement Group Picks Food Bank Chief As Next Leader

Trump's DEI Crackdown Is Creating New Risks For Landlords That Lease To The Government

Brandon Johnson Seeks Second Term Amid Strained CRE Relationship

Former CBRE Exec Suing Brokerage Giant Over Age Discrimination, Whistleblower Complaint

D.C. Investor Behind The Stacks Swaps CEO For First Time In 25 Years

CBRE IM Buys Net Lease REIT For $1.6B, Plans More Investment

The Difference Between Service And Hospitality That Makes A Flexible Workspace A Success

Beyond The Boom: How Miami's CRE Market Continues To Be Resilient

Sixers And Flyers Unveil Renderings Of South Philly Arena Due In 2030

The Opportunities, Limitations And Benefits Of Reserved Investor Funds

After 5 Years Of Gains, Commercial Real Estate's C-Suites Just Got Less Diverse

£1B Property Group To Buy Huge Chunk Of Collapsed NCP Car Park Empire