Skyline Retail REIT Announces Transition in Leadership
May 15 2024 - 3:30PM
Skyline Retail REIT, a Guelph, Ontario-based Real Estate Investment
Trust (REIT) focused on essentials-anchored retail assets in
Canada’s secondary and tertiary markets, has announced that
effective June 30th, 2024, it will undergo a transition in
leadership.
Gordon Driedger, having served the REIT for eight years as
President, will be handing over the role to a new leader. He will
remain active in overseeing the REIT’s activity in a new role as a
Trustee of Skyline Retail REIT.
“Gord has been an instrumental part of the growth of the Retail
REIT since its inception a decade ago,” said Jason Castellan,
Co-Founder & CEO, Skyline Group of Companies.
“We are grateful for his expertise and guidance to curate a
high-quality and resilient portfolio, and his transition to a
Trustee of the REIT will promote future continuity and support. We
look forward to seeing the REIT continue its growth trajectory
under new leadership.”
“It is my pleasure to have been part of the fantastic Skyline
team over the past eight years, working to provide value for our
many investors,” said Driedger.
“I have seen first-hand that the entrepreneurial Skyline
environment is consistently well-funded and focused on quality, and
I look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of
Skyline Retail REIT.”
Stepping into the role of President will be Craig Leslie, the
REIT’s current Vice President. Craig will be responsible for the
REIT’s ongoing growth and performance.
Craig joined Skyline Retail REIT in 2023 with more than 19 years
of experience across both the Canadian and UK real estate markets.
Prior to joining Skyline, he held senior positions with two
publicly traded REITs as well as consulting roles at some of
Canada's largest accounting and real estate firms, having started
his career in the UK with two global real estate
brokerages.
About Skyline Retail
REIT
Skyline Retail REIT (the “REIT”) is a privately owned and
managed portfolio of retail properties, focused on acquiring
well-located properties with service-oriented, national brand
tenants in secondary and tertiary communities across
Canada.
Skyline Retail REIT is distributed as an alternative investment
product through Skyline Wealth Management Inc. (“Skyline Wealth
Management”), the preferred Exempt Market Dealer for the REIT. It
is also available on Fundserv (Code: SKY2013).
Skyline Retail REIT is committed to providing outstanding places
to conduct business and services. It prioritises superior service
to its retail tenants while surfacing value with a goal to deliver
stable returns to its investors.
To learn more about Skyline Retail REIT, please visit
SkylineRetailREIT.ca.
To learn about additional alternative investment products
offered through Skyline Wealth Management, please visit
SkylineWealthManagement.ca.
Skyline Retail REIT is operated and managed by Skyline Group of
Companies.
- Gordon Driedger, Outgoing President, Skyline Retail REIT
- Craig Leslie, Incoming President, Skyline Retail REIT
Bethany Curtis, Manager, Content Marketing & Communications
Skyline Group of Companies
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bcurtis@skylinegrp.ca