Founded in 1995, BCGI Real Estate Executive Search is a boutique search firm focused on the real estate industry. In this time, we have completed over 1000 searches on behalf of developers, lenders, occupiers, REITs, private equity investors, pension funds and service providers.
About BCGI
Our Search and Selection process delivers a customized plan for each of our clients. Over time we have formed rewarding partnerships with leading real estate participants in addition to gaining the respect of individual candidates as sound career advisors.
We are committed to serving as representatives of the companies we serve through our superior market knowledge, keen understanding of the client’s organization and impeccable professionalism.
Correspondingly, we treat prospective candidates with the highest regard for their talent and professional standing. We ensure that all candidates are informed and advised regularly on their status throughout the search and listen intently to their individual needs.
A successful search strikes a balance between understanding a company’s objectives and empathizing with the needs of the candidates. While we present the tremendous opportunities our clients offer, we also disclose the challenges and risks candidates may face so they can accurately assess opportunities.
Our Expertise
The scope of roles for which we recruit includes the full real estate life cycle:
• Acquisitions
• Development
• Construction
• Property Management
• Leasing
• Asset/Portfolio Management
• Corporate Real Estate
• Real Estate Service Providers
• Real Estate Lending
• Fund Formation /Capital Raising
Our focus on the real estate sector for over 20 years means BCGI has grown up with current and future leaders. Our North American footprint means that we can cast a wide net for the right fit for your organization. We understand the industry and the people in it. Contact us to discuss the market overall, how we might assist you in building out your bench, and our track record of recent succession planning mandates.
Working with Companies
We Understand
While we take the time to understand the unique attributes of a role and your organization you will not have to teach us your business. Feedback We will provide honest feedback up front on the appeal of the role to prospective candidates, considering your company compensation and relevant market conditions. This will continue through the recruiting process as we gain feedback from potential candidates.
Guarantee
Each candidate hired will be covered by our replacement guarantee.
Working with Candidates
We understand
We know your industry and we know you don’t change jobs every day. This is a significant step for you and we don’t take that for granted.
Confidentiality
We will never disclose your information to any third party without your prior consent
We will never acknowledge having met you as a candidate should we meet at an industry event
We will not provide any information concerning our contact with you to anyone including a referral source
Full Disclosure
We will provide all relevant information (positive and negative) regarding opportunities for which we have been engaged in order that you can carry out proper due diligence.
Timely Contact
We will keep you informed about the status of searches for which you are considered as well as provide updates on market conditions.
Discretion
We will at all times be discreet when contacting you so there is nothing incriminating when seen by a third party.
References
We will speak to references only after you have authorized such contact.
Our Team
Robert Baron
Since 1995 Robert has led over 1,000 searches across the North American real estate industry. Robert holds a BA from the University of Western Ontario, an MBA from the University of Toronto and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. He was a trustee of NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT for 14 years where he served as chair of the Compensation and Governance Committee. Recognized as an industry expert, Robert has made presentations across North America including Harvard’s Real Estate Academic Initiative, NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate, Columbia’s Masters in Real Estate Program and Wharton’s Real Estate Alumni.
416.979.2404
212.706.0750
Angie Laframboise
Angie has over 15 years focused recruiting executives in the real estate industry in Canada and the US. Her experience covers the real estate life cycle, including finance, acquisitions, development, property management, leasing, asset management and corporate real estate. Angie holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from the University of Windsor. She is an active participant in industry events presented by industry associations such as NAIOP, ICSC, ULI, TCREW, and CoreNet.
416.907.5750
Contact us.
Send resume to: angie@bcgi.ca