Mark van Doodewaard
Co-founder @Optimal U Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Co-founder @Optimal U Inc
CA
As Co-Founder of Optimal U, I bring over 20 years of executive leadership in real estate strategy, portfolio development, and corporate operations into the healthcare space. My role is focused on building a forward-thinking, patient-centric model for preventive healthcare that prioritizes long-term wellness and delivers measurable value to both patients and providers.At Optimal U, I lead strategic planning, infrastructure development, and operational execution to ensure our clinics are designed for efficiency, clinical excellence, and growth. From site development and lease negotiations to financial modeling and service optimization, I work closely with our physician partners to create sustainable, community-rooted healthcare environments.Driven by a passion for wellness innovation and well-designed spaces, I’m committed to making Optimal U a leading destination for individuals seeking proactive, personalized care. Our mission is to shift the healthcare conversation from reactive to preventive — helping people take charge of their health before illness begins.
EDUCATION
Western University
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Geography – Urban Development
DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT MARK VAN DOODEWAARD
An accomplished business leader with solid real estate expertise and a proven track record in delivering store network growth in mixed use and suburban locations. Reduces portfolio gross operating costs, optimizes office and warehouse networks, and subleases surplus space, divestitures and liquidity events. Excels in initiating, analyzing, and implementing strategic opportunities with internal stakeholders. Processes a creative thinking style with an analytical focus on data, creating value for all stakeholders.Areas of Expertise:• Team leadership and development of colleagues and business culture. • Project financial modelling and return analysis.• Negotiation of purchase, lease, cost sharing, and reciprocal operating agreements.• Store network growth strategy planning, execution, and tracking.• Project development in suburban, mixed use, and site intensification settings.• Annual occupancy cost budgeting, tracking, and negotiation of lease renewals.
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