Allied Properties REIT has named Cecilia C. Williams vice-president and chief financial officer.

Williams is currently vice-president and controller of Dream Unlimited and chief financial officer of Dream Alternative Trust.

“Cecilia is well prepared to take on the role of CFO at Allied and will strengthen our senior executive team in a meaningful way,” said Michael Emory, president and chief executive officer of Allied. “I see her making a major contribution to the ongoing refinement of our financial management, strategic planning and stakeholder relations, all critically important aspects of a public real estate entity like Allied.”

Prior to joining Dream, Williams held many financial positions. She began her career at Arthur Anderson, eventually moving onto Canwest Broadcasting/Shaw Media where she was director of finance for two years. She also worked at Magna International in a series of finance and planning positions over eight years.

Williams will commence her duties with Allied in early 2015.