Zach Pendley

Transaction Real Estate Leader at EY Canada

Speaker

Zach Pendley is a Partner and Canadian Leader within EY's Transaction Real Estate practice, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. His expertise lies in navigating complex real estate landscapes, particularly in transaction structuring, valuation and strategy, spanning the acquisition, disposition, and development of multi-use assets across North American markets.

Zach is adept at designing and executing robust marketing strategies, conducting viability assessments, and structuring capital initiatives. His clientele comprises a diverse spectrum, including REITs, real estate developers, private equity investors, lenders, and corporate users of real estate.

Zach's track record speaks volumes, having played pivotal roles in transactions exceeding $10 billion in real estate assets over the past five years alone. Notably, in the past year, he has assessed the commercial viability of more than twenty million square feet of proposed development, offering invaluable insights to investors, developers, and lenders alike.

Beyond transactional expertise, Zach is deeply engaged in the real estate capital markets, facilitating capital sourcing for development projects. His extensive network includes established relationships with numerous lenders and institutional investors in the real estate sphere.