TAS announced the appointment of Hugh Clark as the new chief development officer, effective May 23, 2023. Formerly the executive vice president of development at Allied Properties REIT, Clark brings a breadth of experience as both an architect and a respected leader in the Canadian development industry.

Prior to joining Allied, Clark spent many years working for an award-winning architectural firm in Toronto and has worked as a licensed architect in both Ontario and Massachusetts. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Harvard University.

“We are thrilled to have Hugh join us as we continue to build TAS as Canada’s foremost developer of real estate that drives change and creates social and environmental impact,” said Mazyar Mortazavi, President and CEO of TAS. “Hugh’s depth of experience in successfully delivering some of Canada’s most complex and unique projects, coupled with his deep values alignment, sets the foundation for a great partnership.”

TAS has an active pipeline and portfolio totaling over 7 million square feet across 22 properties throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The announcement comes days after TAS won the prestigious Stephen Dupuis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the 2023 Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Awards Gala.

“I am excited to be joining TAS and an incredible team that is passionate about developing resilient and sustainable projects that are good for the residents, the local communities and for our planet,” Clark said. “That’s a mission I am proud to be a part of.”

Some immediate projects in TAS’s pipeline include: 2 Tecumseth Street, Toronto; 880 Eastern Ave, Toronto; 888 Dupont Street, Toronto; and Connecting Cooksville, Mississauga.