Steffan Smith

Steffan Smith has extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry. Steffan began their career at Avison Young Commercial Real Estate in 2003, working in retail brokerage until 2006. In 2006, they joined GWL Realty Advisors as a Senior Manager, overseeing leasing activities for a portfolio of downtown Vancouver office spaces and retail properties in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna. Steffan advanced to the role of Senior Director of Leasing for GWL Realty Advisors' British Columbia portfolio in 2012, managing a team of leasing professionals and overseeing office, industrial, and retail assets. In 2018, they became the Vice President of Office Asset Management, leading the asset management, property management, and leasing teams for the GTA office portfolio. Currently, Steffan holds the position of Senior Vice President, responsible for a diverse portfolio of office, industrial, and retail assets valued at over $5.0B and managed by a team of over 200 professionals.

Steffan Smith has a diverse education history, reflecting a focus on business administration, management, urban planning, and real estate.

Starting in 2021, Steffan pursued a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute, specializing in investments and securities related to environmental, social, and governance factors. In 2020, Steffan completed an Executive Education program in Alternative Investments from Harvard Business School Online.

In the period from 2019 to 2020, Steffan attended the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, where they pursued Executive Leadership studies, with a focus on business administration, management, and operations. Before that, in 2018 to 2019, Steffan was enrolled in a Mindful Management program at York University, specializing in the neuroscience of leadership in business administration and management.

In 2016 to 2017, Steffan attended the UBC Sauder School of Business, undertaking the Broker's Business Planning and Financial Management Licensing Course, emphasizing real estate. Steffan also engaged in Executive Education through a Professional Development Program at the UBC Sauder School of Business from 2012 to 2017, expanding their knowledge in business administration and management.

Steffan's educational journey began with a focus on urban planning, as they completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Urban Planning from the University of Victoria from 1998 to 2002. During the same period, they also studied at the University of Exeter, earning another Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Urban Planning. Furthermore, Steffan received education in real estate from The CCIM Institute between 2004 and 2008.

Overall, Steffan Smith's education history showcases a dedication to continuous learning and a diverse range of subjects, with a particular emphasis on business administration, management, urban planning, and real estate.