Avison Young’s Neil Lacheur appointed Chair of BOMA Canada

Toronto, ON – Avison Young is proud to announce the appointment of Neil Lacheur, Principal and Executive Vice President, Real Estate Management Services, as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Canada. 

“Neil’s extensive experience and expertise makes him a major asset to BOMA’s Board,” said Mark Fieder, President of Avison Young, Canada. “BOMA is a strong advocate for our industry and an important partner; I am thrilled for Neil to be stepping into the role of Chair.”

With 20 years of direct real estate management experience, Lacheur oversees Avison Young’s Real Estate Management Services portfolio, leading a team that is responsible for delivering integrated management and reporting services. Collectively, the team manages more than 22 million square feet of retail and industrial space across Canada. He served as Treasurer and Vice-Chair of BOMA Canada prior to his appointment as Chair. 

BOMA Canada is a dynamic federation composed of over 3,100 members in the commercial real estate industry, representing more than 2.1 billion square feet of office space. 

“I am honoured to be named Chair of BOMA Canada and am excited to work with the team, Directors, and 11 BOMA Chapters across the country to serve our member stakeholders,” said Lacheur. “Commercial real estate is a dynamic business with so many opportunities. BOMA Canada supports programs that help facilitate excellence in real estate management, focusing on areas such as ESG, emergency preparedness, and digital transformation. We are also strongly committed to advocacy, thought leadership, and education in support of our members’ objectives.”

Specializing in property management, Lacheur is passionate about the customer experience and advancing Environmental, Social and Governance practices. His market knowledge, attention to detail, and inclusive management style have helped investor clients successfully manage the various stages of the real estate lifecycle. Prior to joining Avison Young, Lacheur was the Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at QuadReal Property Group, the Vice President of Property Management at Bentall Kennedy, and the Property Director for Manulife Real Estate.