David R. Podmore, MA (Esc), D.Tech. (Hon.) MCIP, RI, FRI

Widely recognized as one of Vancouver’s most influential contributors to the real estate industry, David Podmore has been in the business for more than 30 years. David brought years of planning and development experience to the table when he co-founded Concert with Jack Poole in 1989. Today, David serves as Concert’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.

David is often recognized for his tireless efforts to give back to the community, both professionally and personally. David currently serves as Chair of the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), is a Director of Terasen Inc., LifeLabs (formerly MDS Metro Laboratory Services), the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP), Imperial Parking Canada Corporation Advisory Board (IMPARK) and is Chair of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Foundation. David was the first recipient of the Award of Excellence established by the Real Estate Institute of BC honouring a member of the profession who has shown outstanding leadership and contribution to the real estate industry and to the community, and received the 2003 Community Service Award from Volunteer Vancouver for his extensive community service.

David holds a Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Community and Regional Planning from the University of British Columbia and a Masters Degree (Earth Sciences) specializing in Urban Planning from the University of Alberta. He is a Registered Professional Planner (MCIP), a Professional Member of the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (RIBC) and a Professional Member of the Real Estate Institute of Canada (FRI). In 2005, David was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.