David Grenier
Head of Real Estate @Hydro Québec
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Real Estate @Hydro Québec
Montreal, QC, CA
As Head of Real Estate, I lead the strategic direction and execution of the fund’s global real estate portfolio, ensuring long-term value creation and stable income to support pension obligations. My role encompasses:Team Leadership: Building and mentoring a high-performing team of investment professionals and asset managers.Investment Strategy: Designing and implementing a diversified real estate strategy across core, value-add, and opportunistic assets in multiple geographies.Portfolio Management: Overseeing direct investments, joint ventures, and fund allocations across asset classes including office, industrial, residential, retail, and emerging sectors.Capital Deployment: Managing multi-billion dollar capital programs with a focus on risk-adjusted returns.Partnerships & Transactions: Leading acquisitions, developments, and dispositions, while cultivating relationships with top-tier operators, developers, and institutional partners.Governance & Reporting: Presenting to the investment committee and board, ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with fiduciary responsibilities.I am passionate about leveraging real estate as a strategic pillar in institutional portfolios, combining data-driven insights with disciplined execution.
EDUCATION
McGill University
BA, Economics and Finance
École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM)
MBA, Real Estate Management and Investment
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID GRENIER
Investment professional with over 25 years of proven, results-oriented experience in finance and real estate. Highly motivated, creative, autonomous, and committed team member with a positive attitude and extensive knowledge of the Canadian real estate market.Specialties: Real Estate Portfolio Management;Real Estate Acquisitions;Real Estate Development;Fund Investments (close and open-end);Asset Management;Leasing Strategy / Negociation; andBusiness Start-Up and Development.
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