Christopher Ridabock

Chair - Advisory Group/Partner

Chris is the Former Chairman, DTZ Barnicke National Group (Now Cushman Wakefield), President, JJ Barnicke Limited and Chair of the Toronto Regional Board of Trade and is an expert in all forms of Real Estate and Facilities, with over 45 years of practical experience in transactions for various Fortune 500 companies across North America.

Chris possesses a depth of international management experience in soft goods, defense contracting, business machines, computer system technology, commercial real estate sales, sales management, organizational management, human relations and corporate management of companies both large and small within the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

His primary focus within North America is corporate and institutional commercial real estate facilities, real estate related technologies, energy management and global operations. While based over the years in NYC, Los Angeles, Boston, London England, Calgary and Toronto Chris is one of the most knowledgeable, experienced and skilled Real Estate professionals in North America and in particular those markets.

Chris was instrumental in building one of Canada’s largest integrated real estate services firm – JJ Barnicke Limited, prior to its sale to DTZ (Cushman Wakefield).

Chris also served as a Public Director on the Board of Directors of Viceroy Homes, (TSX) until its eventual sale to new non-public owners.

With his experience, Chris brings mature views and decision making to both the Commercial and Corporate Real Estate business.