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Patricia Hirsch

@patriciahirsch

Real estate acquisitions and leasing director who delivers ROI-driven deals, lease growth, and long-term tenant partnerships.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a leadership role in real estate acquisitions or leasing where I can own strategy, negotiate complex deals, and drive measurable NOI/ROI outcomes—working cross-functionally in a collaborative, relationship-driven environment.

I’m a results-driven real estate executive with 15+ years of experience in leasing, commercial development, and acquisitions across the Quebec market. I specialize in identifying high-value opportunities, executing complex transactions, and building durable relationships with tenants, brokers, and municipal partners.

As Director, Acquisitions, I lead deal identification and evaluation, maintain a strong pipeline of commercial targets, and drive financial modeling, market analysis, and due diligence. I negotiate purchase agreements and financing structures and present recommendations to executive leadership through closing.

Across my leasing leadership roles, I’ve managed tenant retention and NOI growth by negotiating leases, renewals, expansions, and new tenant agreements. I also support cross-functional alignment with legal, construction, finance, and property management—guiding teams through budgeting, leasing strategy, and performance leadership while delivering consistent results in high-pressure environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Acquisitions

Current

Forum

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Lead identification and evaluation of land and property acquisition opportunities, building a pipeline of potential targets aligned with company strategy. Conduct financial modeling, due diligence, and stakeholder presentations, and oversee transactions through closing.

Deal Sourcing Financial Modeling Market Analysis Due Diligence Transaction Management

Vice President, Leasing

Plaza REIT

May 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Managed leasing activities for retail assets across Quebec and Ontario, focusing on tenant retention and NOI growth. Negotiated leases and renewals, delivered value-add opportunities through repositioning, and supported leasing strategy and budgeting.

Commercial Leasing Retail Asset Repositioning Budgeting and forecasting

Director, Leasing

Plaza REIT

Oct 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 7 months)

Executed leasing strategies in partnership with property managers, legal, construction, and finance to complete leasing agreements efficiently. Negotiated with national retailers and high-profile tenants, supported marketing efforts, and managed leasing budgets and forecasts.

Commercial Leasing Market Analysis Rental Rate Optimization Budget Management Forecasting Broker And Tenant Relationship Management Cross Functional Collaboration

Vice President, Leasing

Intella Immobilier

Aug 2016 - Oct 2019 (3 years 2 months)

Oversaw leasing strategies for a commercial and retail property portfolio, maintaining relationships with tenants and brokers. Negotiated lease terms and coordinated tenant onboarding and build-outs with internal and external teams.

Broker Relationship Management

Business Development Manager

Familiprix

Jan 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 5 months)

Directed real estate expansion strategy, including new store development, relocations, and site optimization. Evaluated feasibility, negotiated lease terms with landlords, and coordinated cross-functional execution with legal, marketing, and finance.

feasibility studies Site Selection Cross Functional Execution Franchisee And Partner Relationship Building Stakeholder Management

Leasing Representative

SmartCentres

Jul 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Managed leasing for a shopping center portfolio across Quebec, creating leasing plans and sourcing tenants through direct outreach and broker networks. Negotiated new leases and renewals to align with asset strategies and leasing objectives.

Shopping Centre Leasing Lease Renewals Asset Strategy Alignment Stakeholder Relationship Management

Project Manager, Development

Familiprix

Dec 2009 - Jan 2012 (2 years 1 month)

Coordinated development projects from site identification through lease negotiation and store opening. Led internal due diligence across financial, legal, and technical reviews, and partnered with multiple departments to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Site Identification Due Diligence Financial Reviews Technical Review Cross functional Coordination

Leasing Assistant

First Capital Realty

Oct 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year)

Provided administrative support to the leasing department by drafting lease agreements and managing document workflows. Supported broker communication and tracked key deliverables to help leasing processes run efficiently.

Lease Agreements Administrative Support Time Management

Independent Real Estate Agent

Independent

Jun 2005 - Jun 2008 (3 years)

Represented buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions, handling property evaluations and showings. Supported negotiations and built client trust through responsive communication and strong service.

Residential Real Estate Sales Client Relationship Management Showings Coordination Negotiation Transaction Support Communication Service Delivery