About Katz Group Real Estate

Katz Group Real Estate (KGRE) is a leading North American land developer driven by the vision to create vibrant spaces for life. KGRE is a division of Katz Group, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned enterprises, with operations in sports, entertainment, real estate and private investment.

Over the past fifteen years, the KGRE portfolio has grown to include land assembly, site development, project leasing, building construction and land development. Our team works closely with various partners, including ONE Properties and OEG Sports and Entertainment.

ICE District in downtown Edmonton is KGRE’s signature project: a 25-acre mixed-use development anchored by Rogers Place. ICE District features state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facilities, a public plaza, luxury hotel, high-rise condos, 1.3 million square feet of office space, and 208,000 square feet of retail space. Planning and development of the land north of Rogers Place is underway; this area will complement phase one of ICE District and be the gateway to downtown Edmonton.

The KGRE portfolio includes various residential development lands and over 1 million square feet of retail-based commercial shopping centre space across Canada and the United States.

Exciting projects are underway at KGRE. Please explore our website to learn more about our projects or contact us to inquire about leasing opportunities and partnerships.

Team

Brad Gilewich, President, Katz Group

Fabio Guarducci, President, KGRE

Ashley Hudson, Director of Finance

Taran Minhas, Manager of Financial Reporting

Kathleen Mountford, Project Accountant

Freya Sun, Property Accountant

Jason Leung, Construction Contract Administrator

Isaac Achen, Consultant

Brad Gilewich, President, Katz Group

Brad is President, Katz Group, reporting to Founder and Chairman, Daryl Katz. Brad is responsible for oversight of the Katz Group business investment portfolio that is held and operated through the 3 business divisions: OEG Inc., KGRE, and DAK Capital. Brad has played an integral role in the development and execution of ICE District since the project’s inception. Brad is a CPA, CA and before joining Katz Group in 2011 spent 16 years with PwC LLP, including 5 years as a partner.

Fabio Guarducci, President, KGRE

Fabio is President, KGRE. Fabio is responsible for oversight of the construction of the new Canadian Western Bank Tower, planning for Phase 2 and The Village at ICE District north of Rogers Place, and the management and leasing of SKY Residences, SKY Signature Suites and Legends Private Residences. Fabio will also lead the KGRE team that will collaborate with our affiliate OEG Sports & Entertainment in respect of the oversight management responsibilities for the ICE District Plaza, JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District, ICE District Central Parkade and OEG Headquarters. Before joining Katz Group in 2018, Fabio was CEO and Member of the Board of several companies in Italy with a focus on hotel development.

Ashley Hudson, Director of Finance

Ashley is Director of Finance for KGRE. Ashley is responsible for review and analysis of the monthly financial reporting relating to KGRE and the ICE District development properties. In addition, she is responsible for leading the accounting team in the preparation of the financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. Ashley works closely with the project development management team and liaises with various property management groups. Before joining KGRE in 2016, Ashley worked for an international construction company as a Senior Accountant.

 

Taran Minhas, Manager of Financial Reporting

Taran is a Manager of Financial Reporting for KGRE. Taran is responsible for financial reporting and analysis of results, ensuring compliance with new accounting policies, and budget preparation and updates. Taran is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta. Before joining KGRE, Taran worked for a large accounting firm and as a reporting specialist for two publicly traded companies.

Kathleen Mountford, Project Accountant

Kathleen is a Project Accountant for KGRE. Kathleen is responsible for preparation of the monthly financial reporting for the KGRE and the ICE District development properties. Kathleen also assists with the preparation of budgets and forecasts. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and is a designated accountant through the CMA legacy program. Before joining KGRE, Kathleen gained extensive accounting experience within the Edmonton commercial real estate industry.

Freya Sun, Property Accountant

Freya is a Property Accountant for KGRE. Freya is responsible for review and analysis of monthly accounting packages, variance for properties, and other ongoing financial and accounting tasks. Before joining KGRE, Freya’s experience included accounting experience in various construction, technology, and property management industries. Freya holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta in Accounting. She is currently pursuing her CPA designation.

Jason Leung, Construction Contract Administrator

Jason is a Construction Contract Administrator for KGRE. Jason administers approved contract document entries and assists with accounts payable entries and financial reports. Before joining KGRE in 2018, Jason’s experience included accounts payable, accounts receivable, and entry-level project accountant roles in various industries. He has an applied Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Diploma in Computer Systems Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Isaac Achen, Consultant

Isaac Achen is the Director of Asset Management & Development at KGRE. Isaac is involved in daily management of the KGRE portfolio and the oversight and successful completion of the ICE District Phase 2 development lands. Isaac has 12-plus years of experience in commercial real estate, including Real Estate Valuation, Investments, Asset Management, and Development. Isaac holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta in Accounting and Finance, is a CFA charterholder, and has the AACI, P.App designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada.

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