Seasoned leader to drive innovation and expansion in Canada’s commercial real estate sector
REMAX®, the #1 name in real estate*, today announced the appointment of Damon Conrad as Vice President of Commercial for REMAX Canada. Conrad joins REMAX from Royal LePage Commercial, where he served as Vice President and General Manager, and brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, including with Cushman & Wakefield, Second Cup Coffee Co. and other prominent organizations.
Based in Toronto, Conrad will lead REMAX Canada’s commercial operations, driving innovation and expansion across the country. The REMAX brand worldwide currently boasts more than 15,000 commercial brokers across 580+ offices and divisions with a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. Conrad’s expertise in strategic growth will be instrumental in advancing the REMAX brand’s position as a market leader in Canada’s dynamic real estate landscape.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Damon to REMAX Canada,” said Don Kottick, President of REMAX Canada. “His proven track record in building national platforms, expanding agent networks and delivering strategic leadership across top-tier brands makes him an exceptional addition to our team. Damon’s vision and experience will be instrumental in elevating our commercial offering and supporting our affiliates as REMAX modernizes and maintains its position of No. 1 market share in Canada.”
REMAX Canada is enhancing its commercial platform with a renewed focus on national growth. This strategic appointment reflects the brand’s commitment to investing in leadership that understands the complexities of retail, industrial and investment markets – while also modernizing its technology and branding, including the refreshed REMAX Commercial logo. The updated design signals momentum and reinforces the brand’s core values of professionalism, innovation and results.
“What drew me to REMAX Canada was the undeniable momentum and vision driving the brand forward,” said Conrad. “From embracing AI to refreshing its identity, there’s a real sense of innovation and energy here. Don Kottick’s leadership has been a huge inspiration – his passion and persistence made it clear this was the right move. I’m excited to build on that momentum and help elevate REMAX Canada’s commercial offering to new heights.”
Damon’s industry contributions have been recognized with the NAIOP Real Estate Excellence Award for Office Lease of the Year in the Greater Toronto Area, and he was named to the Top 100 Most Influential Voices in Canadian Real Estate by BuzzMedia.
* Source: MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness
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