Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of the NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter Developing Leader Spotlight! Join us as we shine a spotlight on the rising stars of the GTA commercial real estate industry.
Explore their remarkable achievements, track their career trajectories, and delve into their contributions that are shaping the landscape of our community. From significant transfers and well-deserved promotions to groundbreaking deals and innovative projects, this edition promises to provide a comprehensive view of the dynamic developments and unparalleled talent driving the future of Toronto’s commercial real estate sector.

The following DLs have been on the move with promotions or new roles:
Congratulations to all on your new positions!

The following DLs received awards or new accreditations:
Conrad Kim achieved his AACI (Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute) designation in July, a prestigious and nationally recognized credential for commercial real estate appraisal in Canada.
Hilary Salter, Associate, Acquisitions at LaSalle Investment Management, received the Developing Leader of the Year REX Awards at the 23rd Annual REX Gala, held on June 19th at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto.
Sunny Benning and Anita Ifeadi were selected as recipients of the 2025 NAIOP and Prologis Scholarship for Young Professionals.
Recipients received:
- Complimentary registration and a travel stipend for either the 2025 I.CON West conference, NAIOP’s premier industrial real estate event. Scholarship recipients will be recognized during the event.
- NAIOP Certificate of Advanced Study in Commercial Real Estate Development or the NAIOP Certificate of Advanced Study in Real Estate Finance after four required courses.