Crown Celebrates 25 Years

This September marks 25 years since Crown opened its doors, a milestone built on one idea that hasn't changed since day one: integrating commercial real estate investment and property management so decisions get made with investors and tenants at the forefront of our efforts.

Our integrated approach to real estate investment and management has kept investors and tenants at the centre of everything we do. That commitment has earned the trust of our partners and helped us grow to more than $3.5 billion in assets under management, representing 12.5 million square feet.

Earlier this year, this same philosophy shaped a new chapter in Crown's leadership. Emily Hanna and Scott Watson were named Co-Managing Partners, completing the most recent succession plan of the partnership. Hanna leads investment management, from capital formation and acquisitions through portfolio management and governance. Watson is at the helm of Crown's in-house real estate services team, encompassing property management and operations, leasing, construction, sustainability, and tenant experience.

“We have organized the firm around each of the key drivers of our business, so accountability is clear and decisions get made with the key stakeholders top of mind,” said Scott Watson, Co-Managing Partner. “My team brings firsthand intelligence back from the tenants and the buildings every day, not on a quarterly basis. Emily's team converts market conviction into disciplined investment decisions.”

25 years in, Crown's model remains the same: keep investment and operations working side- by- side, so tenants get better workplaces and investors get better returns. We are More Than Square Footage!

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