Centurion announced it has appointed John McKinlay as its new president and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2025.

McKinlay brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to Centurion. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of LaSalle Investment Management Canada, managing approximately $4.2 billion in assets across a range of investment vehicles. Prior to that, John held key leadership roles at Bentall Kennedy (now Bentall GreenOak) and GE Capital Real Estate, where he developed a deep expertise in investment management, strategic planning, and asset optimization. John holds a BA from Boston University and an MBA and JD from Willamette University.

“I am honoured to fill the role of president and CEO at Centurion,” he said. “With a strong team in place, I look forward to leveraging my experience in private equity and global capital raising to drive growth and capitalize on evolving market opportunities.”

His appointment follows a period of significant expansion within Centurion’s leadership team, including the addition of Paul Chin (CIO), Ryan Buzzell (EVP, Joint Ventures and Mortgages), and Stephen Marshall (EVP, Property Operations). This growth coincided with several key internal promotions as well.

“With John taking on the day-to-day responsibilities of the CEO, I will transition to the role of Executive Chairman,” said Greg Romundt, Founder & Executive Chairman of Centurion. “The addition of John and the other strategic hires and promotions Centurion has recently completed will allow me to focus on long-term strategic vision, market positioning, investment strategy and leadership development – ensuring Centurion remains at the forefront of the industry.”

Since its founding in 2003, Centurion has experienced significant growth, now managing nearly $8 billion in assets. The firm says it attributes its success to a “world-class team that can anticipate market shifts and execute a forward-looking vision.”