Richard Costello connects with Beth Berry.
Beth Berry is currently Vice President Industrial Development with Beedie and is responsible for the sales and marketing of new developments including build-to-suit projects and strata. This includes all due diligence for land and investment acquisitions, and client coordination through the development process.
Beth is a graduate of UBC’s Bachelor of Commerce program specializing in Real Estate and SFU's Executive MBA program. Beth is Past President of NAIOP’s Vancouver chapter and a Mentor with Beedie Luminaries.
In this episode we discuss the following:
- A typical week in the world of industrial development.
- Industrial market overview, challenges and opportunities looking ahead.
- What Beth enjoys about the industrial sector.
- Experience working for a family business that has experienced so much growth.
- Involvement in Beedie Luminaries.
- Beth's early years and influences.
- Motivation to pursue the EMBA.
- What are the important skills required to be a successful Development Manager.
- The unique considerations in industrial development.
- Proudest career moments.
- The future of the industry from a diversity and equity perspective.
- Advice for women starting out in the industry.
- Secret talents.