Alex Maksymec
Retail Leasing, Investment Sales, Development
Through 30+ years of commercial real estate experience, Alex has developed invaluable relationships with some of Canada’s brightest, most creative and sophisticated tenants, landlords, and subject matter experts. As such, when required, Alex enlists the assistance of “best in class” experts through his “sphere of influence”.
Alex’s executive-level experience has helped him develop systems and processes to identify clients’ needs, develop sound options well ahead of deadline dates, prioritize tasks in order to mitigate imminent risk and then execute on a well-thought-out plan.
Prior to joining Lennard, Alex was with Cushman & Wakefield, as Managing Director, overseeing RBC’s transaction team where he “exceeded expectations” in every year of the mandate. Before Cushman, Alex held various positions of increased responsibility in corporate commercial real estate as well as an associate broker. To date, he has concluded hundreds of successful lease and sales assignments.
Alex holds a bachelor’s degree from York University in Psychology, has completed various accounting and business courses at Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as completing all courses for his CCIM designation and real estate brokerage license. Alex is a past director member on Toronto Real Estate Board’s Commercial Committee, a past Big Brother of K-W as well as a donator of hundreds of hours to many non-profit community initiatives.
“Thanks for your great work..”
-Alex Besharat, ScotiaMcLeod, Director
“Your attonomous work, strong due diligence and accountability are second to none”.
- Steve Zaraska, Bank of Nova Scotia, Director
“Thank you for your comparable however your location is far superior. Having said that thanks for the straight up negotiations, you were tough but upfront”
– Larry Jacobson, Office landlord, Comox, B.C.
“What a difference a few months makes. Alex, thank you for all your negotiations with the landlord…”
– Bruce Arthurs, Vice President, Scotiabank
"Alex consistently went above and beyond to ensure that our stakeholders were satisfied with the outcome of the retail real estate transactions"
– Lisa Chan, QuadReal, VP - Corporate Real Estate
"Aside from his expertise, two additional qualities of Alex stand out. First is his perseverance. Alex continues pushing for his clients long after most people would have given up. Second is his attitude of strong advocacy for his clients, always looking out for their best interests."
– Michael Rende, RBC, Director of Global Real Estate (Retired)
