Our Team
YUDC’s team of experienced real estate professionals spanning both private and public sectors, bring a range of specialized expertise in land use planning, capital projects, real estate advisory, leasing negotiations and construction management to deliver long-term success for York University.
Salima Rawji
President & CEO
Paul Cope
Head of Development
Irina Arsene
Director, Project Management
& Site Construction
Jim Baliotis
Operations Manager, York Lanes
Sahil Bharmal
Senior Analyst, Transactions & Asset Management
Julie Dowbiggin
Senior Manager, Development
& Community Planning
William Hu
Development Manager
Janice Paterson
Executive Assistant to CEO
Joseph Yun
Director, Real Estate Transactions
& Asset Management
Governance
As a wholly owned subsidiary of York University, YUDC operates within a governance structure that maintains alignment with the Shareholder while bringing independent business expertise to its oversight. Its Board of Directors includes members of York’ University’s and Board of Governors, alongside prominent private sector business leaders.
Board of Directors
Paul Tsaparis
Chair and Independent Director of YUDC |
Doug Bergeron
Chair Land and Property Committee, Board of Governors, York University |
Antonio Di Domenico
Chair Board of Governors, York University |
Teresa Fritch
Independent Director of YUDC |
Samuel Frum
Independent Director of YUDC |
Narin Kishinchandani
Vice-President Finance and Administration, York University
Lisa Philipps
Interim President and Vice Chancellor, York University |
Tim Price
Independent Director of YUDC |
Salima Rawji
President & CEO of YUDC |
Divya Shah
Independent Director of YUDC |
