Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> February 23, 2004
PETER SHARPE is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The
Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited. Mr. Sharpe joined the company in
1984. Prior to becoming CEO in 2000, he was the Executive Vice President
overseeing all property-level operations in the company's portfolios. In
his current role, he is responsible for Cadillac Fairview's growth
strategy. In 2003, Mr. Sharpe and his team leased over 3 million square
feet. He also led the organization to complete a disposition program,
which included the sale of smaller properties in secondary markets. This
is part of a broader strategy designed to rebalance the existing
portfolio and expand through the addition of high-quality assets. Mr.
Sharpe obtained an honors degree in Economics and Business
Administration from Waterloo Lutheran University. He is a member of the
International Council of Shopping Centers and the Building Owners and
Managers Association. Profile
TWST: Can we start off with an historical overview of Cadillac Fairview?Mr. Sharpe: This is Cadillac Fairview's 30th year as a corporation. The
company was formed in as a result of a merger