
Jennifer Arezes
Head of Development & Construction, First Capital REIT
Sector: Private Sector
Discipline: Development
Year: 2023
Jennifer leads First Capital’s national development and construction strategy, overseeing all activities across the portfolio. Her mandate focuses on creating value through the redevelopment of existing retail assets alongside the execution of strategic mixed-use and purpose-built rental projects in Canada’s largest cities.
Jennifer brings over 15 years of experience in development strategy, project underwriting, and stakeholder and partner engagement. Leading a team of 32 professionals, she is a dedicated mentor who prioritizes building high-performing teams and driving long-term enterprise value through disciplined execution and design excellence.