Kirk is Executive Managing Director at Colliers, where he leads the brokerage operation and oversees the development and execution of the firm’s business strategy and plan for the region.
Kirk has more than four decades of experience in the Canadian commercial real estate industry. He began his career in Calgary before relocating to Vancouver and joining Colliers in 1988. During his initial 18 years in the capital markets, he established himself as a market leader in facilitating real estate debt, equity and investment sale solutions for his many clients. He became Managing Director of the Vancouver region in 2002 and ultimately served as Executive Managing Director, BC, before leaving Colliers in 2019. Following several capital raising and advisory mandates, Kirk rejoined Colliers in 2021 and returned to the EMD role in 2024.
A recognized industry leader, Kirk is known for his extensive network, deep market knowledge and considerable experience and expertise in building and leading a high-performance commercial real estate advisory business. His focus includes strategic planning, recruiting & retention, business development, talent and performance management, client relationships and the continued evolution of Colliers’ platform and market position.
Kirk has served on numerous community and advisory boards, including Covenant House, United Way, Vancouver Community College, BCIT and the Blue-Ribbon Council on Vancouver’s Business Climate Strategy. He is a cabinet and nominations committee member of the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame and serves on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement British Columbia. He has also been recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 list of British Columbia’s most influential leaders.
