David Layton

Applied Geography ’80
Portfolio Management Centre of Excellence for CB Richard Ellis Management

Overseeing a vast and diversified portfolio of Corporate Canada's real estate holdings takes a sharp mind and strategic decision maker. David Ross Layton has parlayed these assets into building a highly successful career. Currently head of the Portfolio Management Centre of Excellence for CB Richard Ellis Management, a global leader in real estate services, he has held a number of senior roles, including director of corporate real estate for CIBC and director, real estate for Loblaw Properties Limited. Ryerson benefits greatly from Mr. Layton's expertise as a member of Ryerson's School of Applied Geography Advisory Council and at the Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity. Mr. Layton also finds time to volunteer with the Toronto Special Olympics and Community Living Toronto.