David Hearn

With an impressive career spanning over 40 years, David Hearn brings unparalleled expertise and a global perspective to Lee & Associates Toronto. David’s journey in commercial real estate began after he graduated in architecture in 1984, and since then, has established himself as a leader in the industry. His extensive experience in transactional services, facilities and property management, project management, and change management provides clients with the strategic insights needed to navigate the complex real estate market.

Career History

Before joining Lee & Associates Toronto as Managing Director, Corporate Solutions, David worked with Ernst & Young (EY) for 16 years was a Region Real Estate Leader in Canada, the East and Central US, and Asia Pacific. Prior to that, David was the Managing Director, Client Services, Asia Pacific with Cushman & Wakefield; and Regional Director, Asia for Jones Lang LaSalle. He also worked with one of Canada’s largest retailers and several prominent global brokerage firms, where he played a key role in their Corporate Services teams.

David’s extensive experience and passion for strategic development, operational efficiency and risk avoidance strategies from around the world has set him apart as an industry leader in corporate solutions.

• Managing Director, Corporate Solutions, Lee & Associates | Toronto 2024 to present:
• Region Real Estate Leader, Ernst & Young | Canada, Central & Eastern US, Asia Pacific
• Regional Director, Real Estate, Jones Lang LaSalle | Shanghai, China
• Managing Director, Client Solutions, Cushman & Wakefield | Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore
• Architectural Program Manager, Canadian Tire | Canada

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