As Director of Procurement of Pacific Reach, Raza is responsible for all aspects of the company’s Procurement including sourcing, contract management, vendor management, cost reduction, and improving efficiencies. Raza has over 25 years of global supply chain, strategic sourcing & purchasing experience in diverse industries across Asia & North America. Raza has an MBA and holds both Canadian Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) and U.S Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designations. He is an active member of Supply Chain Management Association in Canada & Institute of Supply Management in USA.
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Guildford Corporate Centre is a class ‘A’ office building
located just north of the intersection at 104 Avenue and
152 street in Surrey, BC. Guildford Corporate Centre benefits from high profile exposure along 104 Avenue and 152 Street as well as proximity to Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) at less than 1 kilometer away.
Highlights:
- Centrally located less than 150 meters from the recently remodelled Guildford Town Centre, Guildford Corporate Centre is in close proximity of an exceptional array of amenities including grocery, shopping, restaurants, hotels, banks, gas stations, and the new Guildford Recreation Centre
- In addition to the high-profile exposure, great access, diverse amenities, and future transit connectivity, Guildford Corporate Centre offers abundant parking, low additional rent, large floorplates, BOMA BEST Silver certification, and extensive recent capital expenditures.
Willingdon Park is the premier suburban office park in Metro Vancouver. Amidst meticulously landscaped greenspace, it is strategically located at the highly visible Willingdon interchange on the Trans Canada Highway and in close proximity of SkyTrain and other transit.
Highlights:
- Business park amenities include 3 restaurants, fitness facilities, a 1-mile running path, and convenient shuttle service to SkyTrain and Brentwood Mall.
- Features include abundant parking, large efficient floor plates, various LEED and BOMA certifications, card entry access systems, and on-site management offices.
24 Ovens Avenue is a multi-purpose flex office/warehouse building in the Glenbrooke North neighbourhood of New Westminster. The property benefits from great accessibility directly off McBride Boulevard and Eighth Avenue, with close proximity to Trans Canada Highway and Highway 99 .
Highlights:
- Amenities within walking distance include Royal Square Shopping Mall, the Justice Institute of BC, Terry Hughes Park, Ecole Glenbrooke Middle School. Downtown New West is a 5-minute drive to the South as is access to Highway 1 and 99.
601 W. Monroe Avenue is a 1.50 acre surface parking lot centrally located in the West Loop of Chicago’s Downtown Core. The property benefits from great accessibility directly off Interstate 90 and within walking distance to Randolph Street and Union Station.
Highlights:
- Within walking distance to the Central Loop, Fulton Market, and River North. Less than 5 minutes from countless restaurants on Randolph Street, Union Station, and the numerous amenities of the Central Loop financial and historic district
As Manager of Loss Prevention Programs, Gerrit is responsible for implementing and managing the preventive maintenance program of the Pacific Reach real estate portfolio. Gerrit has nearly three decades of experience in the development and implementation of fire and life safety programs and comprehensive multi-facility/multi-property maintenance management programs. Prior to joining Pacific Reach, Gerrit operated a private maintenance management business delivering specialized services to industrial, residential, and commercial key accounts. Before this venture, Gerrit spent 16 years with Nissan Motor Company of South Africa.
Azim is responsible for directing all business activities for Pacific Reach, which he co-founded in 2014. Azim has extensive experience in managing and overseeing investments in a variety of industries, including real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and technology. Azim is also responsible for driving the creative direction and strategy for Pacific Reach’s Hospitality and Entertainment Division. Specifically guiding the vision and design required to develop unique and vibrant venues that stand apart. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, a recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and winner of the Business in Vancouver Top 40 Under 40 Outstanding Achievement Award. Azim is a trained family physician and graduated as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) from the University of British Columbia.
Brodie is an Investment Associate at Pacific Reach, responsible for supporting the capital and real estate teams in evaluating public and private investment opportunities. He has over two years of capital markets experience in investment banking. Prior to Pacific Reach, Brodie worked at a global boutique investment bank focused on infrastructure and energy clients. Brodie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business.
Shehzad is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all project development and planning activities. Shehzad manages the entire municipal approval process and ensures that all key milestones are attained. Once construction commences he manages budgets and schedules. He also oversees the risk management process throughout each phase of a project. Shehzad is trained in Engineering, Accounting, Information Technology and Business Management.
Sherman Plaza is an institutional quality office building in the Van Nuys sub-market of Southern California’s San Fernando Valley, one of the strongest performing office markets in Los Angeles County.
Highlights:
- The asset is exceptionally well-located, situated directly off the 405 Freeway and minutes from the 101 Freeway, the property enjoys a central location in the commercial and entertainment core of the San Fernando Valley
- The two office buildings are located on over seven acres of land, and the architecturally unique design provides highly functional floor plates, attractive to a diverse set of varying sized tenants