Derek Lobo

President and Board Chair at National Apartment Council

Speaker

Derek has spent over three decades specializing in the Apartment Industry. He is a well-known expert often called upon to consult with, and speak to, governments, major firms, REITS, television, international audiences, and national conferences. As the President and Chair of the National Apartment Council (NAC),Derek is orchestrating a unified voice for Canada’s private apartment developers—who have built the majority of apartments in the country. With a strong emphasis on the social impact of housing on Canadians, the NAC is concentrating on helping government solve the national housing crisis while advocating for this key group that has previously had no representation. Derek has authored twenty-one books and is a regular speaker at many of North America’s largest financial and commercial real estate events. Whether you need a moderator, panelist, or keynote speaker, Derek is comfortable on stage and is well-known for his direct, thought-provoking, and often unsaid insight – he’s not “just another speaker towing the line…”