BOMA Toronto has announced key leadership appointments for 2015, positioning two women with notable real estate industry experience to lead Canada’s largest BOMA local association into its second century.

Susan Allen takes on the permanent role as president and chief staff officer, after initially assuming the duties on a interim basis last September in tandem with completing her two-year term as chair of the board of directors. Maryanne McDougald, president of FCR Management Services, will be instated as board chair at BOMA Toronto’s upcoming 2015 annual general meeting.

“I am absolutely thrilled by this appointment and so proud to continue representing members of our association,” Allen said. “It is an exciting time to be working in the commercial real estate industry across the Greater Toronto Area.”

“It is clear that Susan is the right person to lead BOMA Toronto over the long term,” McDougald affirmed. “Her knowledge and passion for the industry and commitment to those who work within it will contribute to BOMA Toronto’s continued growth.”

Allen brings a depth of knowledge and more than 20 years of experience in property management and tenant relations, including most recently as the general manager of the Toronto Eaton Centre, to her new responsibilities at BOMA Toronto.

McDougald, likewise, has a well versed background managing national real estate portfolios, including more than 20 years experience in shopping centre operations, client services and asset management. In addition to serving with BOMA Toronto, she is a member of BOMA Canada’s national advisory council. Her term as board chair will coincide with BOMA Toronto’s 100th anniversary in 2017.

From left to right: Maryanne McDougald and Susan Allen