David L Ford
As a trusted, strategic advisor, a strong pulse on the dynamics of the market is critical to shaping development. Using that knowledge to transform skylines and communities offers intrinsic rewards.

David Ford

Senior Vice President Strategy & Transactions, Real Estate

Strategic real estate transaction and development advisor. Passionate city-builder. Proud hockey dad.

As a Senior Vice President of Real Estate with EY Canada’s Strategy and Transactions practice, David brings more than two decades of strategic sector expertise, unlocking clients’ real estate ambitions and shaping development opportunities.

Focused on delivering value and positioning private and public sector clients for continued success, David’s business acumen, collaborative and thoughtful demeanour and analytical skills contribute to every planning angle, thoroughly analyzing and molding each stage of development for success.

Having informed and guided over 100 development projects, from master planned communities to high rise development, David anticipates market trends to deliver sustainable solutions that reflect his clients short- and long-term priorities.

A former junior hockey player, David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph. As a board member and founding chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Alberta District Council, he is committed to shaping the future and transforming communities worldwide.

How David is building a better working world

“Having the opportunity to shape cities and positively impact the communities in which we live and work is incredibly fulfilling. I’ve built my career contributing to smart, innovative and inspiring developments, curating new spaces that I’m very proud of and which future generations can build on as society grows and evolves.

Whether combining my passion for real estate with skiing and golf in the development of resort communities, transforming inner-city neighbourhoods, creating unique and immersive suburban developments, or expanding the urban footprint by energizing a downtown core, my teams and I are literally and figuratively building a better working and living world every day.”

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