Ali Hoss, chief sustainability officer with Triovest, has been identified as one of Canada’s best executives in the Globe & Mail’s 2024 search for leading business influencers. He emerged atop the category for sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the annual awards that honour executives outside the ranks of chief executive officer for leadership and impact within their organizations.

Hoss is a professional engineer with a PhD in mechanical engineering, a certified energy manager, a certified measurement and verification professional and the instigator of Triovest Sustainability Solutions, through which the investment management and real estate services provider deploys its ESG strategy for a 33-million-square-foot portfolio. The Globe and Mail citation commends his leadership in integrating sustainability into Triovest’s day-to-day operational agenda, including incorporating ESG metrics into the company’s bonus structure.

Hoss is also active in commercial real estate networking, professional development and sustainability advocacy through his roles as co-chair of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Toronto’s SMART committee, and member of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) energy task force, REALPAC’s ESG committee and the leadership advisory board for Center for Active Design.

“Ali has been instrumental in integrating sustainable practices into our core business strategies and fostering an inclusive culture that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve,” says Ted Willcocks, president and CEO of Triovest. “This award is a testament to his visionary leadership and the positive impact his initiatives have had on our company and the broader commercial real estate industry in Canada.”