- What Ivan Limpright has been named chair of Concert Properties and Concert Infrastructure Fund
- Why Co-founder and chair David Podmore retired on Sept. 30
- What next Limpright intends to continue to foster the company’s approach to sustainable growth
Concert Properties has named Ivan Limpright chair of the company and Concert Infrastructure Fund.
The announcement follows the retirement of former chair and co-founder David Podmore. Limpright, whose appointment was effective on Oct. 1, has served on the board of the two bodies for more than a decade.
“I am delighted to see Ivan assume the role of Chair. Having worked closely with him for over a decade, I can attest to his strategic acumen, leadership experience and devotion to fostering meaningful collaboration,” Podmore said in a release.
Podmore will remain an advisor to the boards. He retired on Sept. 30.
Limpright’s leadership experience includes 12 years as president of the United Food and Commercial Workers 1518 union. He was chair of the board of trustees for the UFCW 1518 pension plan for 23 years.
“I am deeply honoured to step into this role and continue the remarkable legacy that David has established,” Limpright said. “I am driven to offer strategic direction that not only fosters sustainable growth but also ensures we have the agility to make sound, flexible investment decisions.”
Founded in 1989, Concert Properties develops, owns and manages rental apartments, seniors’ communities and industrial properties. It also develops condominiums. The company has $6.2bn of assets under control.
Concert Infrastructure, with $3.4bn of assets, was founded in 2010 and partners with governments to manage, develop and invest in public infrastructure.
