As Vice-President, Development, Robin is responsible for the leadership and management of Project Delivery.

Robin Petri

VP, Development

Robin joined Catalyst in March 2015 as the lead of the Project Delivery team which is responsible for the development and construction of Catalyst projects. This involves working together with partners, neighbours, consultants, contractors and municipal staff to design, permit and build projects. She brings extensive municipal and private sector experience to Catalyst, and loves working here because of the meaningful use of the buildings that she plays a part in creating.
Robin’s experience and qualifications include:

  • a Bachelors of Engineering from McGill
  • a Masters of Engineering from UBC
  • 9 years experience at City of Vancouver: Engineering Projects Branch rep to Major Projects; Manager of Development in Project Office for Southeast False Creek and Olympic Village
  • 5 years at Wesgroup Properties as Director of Development; focused on River District rezonings, development permits, design and construction
  • 10 years at Catalyst as VP Development providing development management (design, approvals and construction) on Catalyst projects (involved with every project except Chorus)

 

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