PERFORMANCE + CONNECTION

  • We’re excited to welcome Rena to our Accounting department! Rena brings a strong foundation of technical expertise, professional discipline, and attention to detail that further strengthens our financial operations
    and the support we provide across the organization. Her addition enhances the depth and precision of an already dedicated team.

    At Taylor Co. Ltd. we believe that continued investment in people is essential to driving excellence and long‑term success. We look forward to the impact Rena will make as we continue to grow and evolve together.

    Every new team member contributes to our collective growth and helps us deliver the exceptional care that defines our workplace culture. We look forward to accomplishing great things together.

    Welcome Rena Liu, CPA to the Taylor Co. Ltd. family!

  • The Taylor Co. Ltd. Team is truly thrilled to welcome Cassidy to the family.

    Cassidy Putnam joins us with an extensive and highly impressive background, including leadership roles across some of Canada’s most prominent retail assets. She brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to her work, paired with a genuine commitment to building relationships, understanding client needs and delivering solutions that drive long-term value.

    Her expertise strengthens our ability to support both our valued existing clients and those just beginning their journey with us. As we continue to grow, it’s the addition of individuals like Cassidy who elevate our standard, deepen our capabilities, and reinforce our commitment to excellence across every touchpoint.

    At Taylor, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Cassidy embodies the professionalism, integrity, and forward-thinking mindset that define who we are and where we’re going. Her presence will not only enhance the experience we deliver, but also contribute meaningfully to the collaborative, high-performing culture we’re proud to foster.

    We’re confident that Cassidy will make an immediate and lasting impact, and we look forward to the perspective, energy, and leadership she brings to our team.

    Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Cassidy as she begins this exciting new chapter with the Taylor Co. Ltd. family.

  • NEW Team Member Announcement | Ulf Bergner, BSc, CLS

    We are proud to welc    ome Ulf Bergner to the Taylor Co. Ltd. team!

    Ulf Be    rgner, BSc, CLS brings a strong background in leasing, he offers a well-rounded and strategic perspective that will further strengthen our capabilities.

    His deep understanding of tenant relationships, market dynamics and asset performance positions him to add immediate and meaningful value across our portfolio.

    He demonstrates not only technical expertise, but also a natural ability to foster relationships, identify opportunities and navigate complexity with confidence and integrity.

    His experience enhances both the customer experience and the long-term success of the properties we serve.

    His proven leadership, sound judgment, and commitment to excellence align seamlessly with our values, and we are confident his presence will elevate both our performance and the way we deliver for our clients and partners.

    As we continue to grow, the addition of individuals of his caliber reinforces our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership in everything we do.

    We are genuinely excited for what lies ahead and look forward to the successes we will accomplish together.

    Welcome to the team Ulf Bergner, BSc, CLS

  • As Taylor Co. Ltd. continue to prioritize sustainability across our portfolio, we are pleased to remind our community and valued customers, that the Earth Hour Weekend Challenge begins today, from Friday, March 27th at 6:00 PM through to Monday, March 30th at 6:00 AM.

    This initiative, lead BOMA Toronto invites buildings across Ontario to take meaningful action in reducing energy consumption over the course of a full weekend. By minimizing unnecessary energy use—whether through lighting, equipment, or operational efficiencies—participants collectively contribute to a measurable and impactful reduction to benefit our world and environment.

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  • Taylor Co. Ltd. is proud to be participating in this years' BOMA Toronto Earth Hour Challenge, an initiative that aligns closely with our commitment to responsible, sustainable property management. We believe, these are not one-time actions, but part of a broader mindset — one where sustainability is applied and executed into how we think, operate and how we lead.

    It is important that these initiatives remain a priority because we understand the influence and impact our industry has on the environment. Through intentional action, continuous improvement and strategic operations, we are committed to contributing to a more sustainable future.

    Equally important is the experience we create for our customers. Every step we take toward sustainability is also a step toward enhancing the environments they work in — creating spaces that are not only efficient and well-managed, but healthier, more thoughtful, and future-focused.

    Taylor Co. Ltd. is constantly evolving, challenging ourselves to do better and striving to create meaningful, lasting change — for our customers, our communities and our planet Earth.

    We invite you to join us in this meaningful cause.

  • We are thrilled to welcome Sam Barbieri to Taylor Co. Ltd. as Team Lead, Investment and Asset Management.

    With a longstanding presence in the real estate industry, he brings with him not only expertise, but a legacy of meaningful contributions at all levels of the industry.

    His career reflects a rare combination of investment and asset management excellence, trusted leadership, and a commitment to building strong, enduring relationships!

    He is an accomplished asset and investment management professional with an exceptional foundation in portfolio and asset management across all sectors and investment styles.

    It is this depth of experience and knowledge that makes his arrival especially significant for our team and the clients we serve.

    As we grow, bringing someone of his experience onto the team strengthens our focus on doing great work together and leading with purpose, to the benefit of our clients.

    We’re excited for what’s ahead and proud to welcome him to the Taylor Co. Ltd. team.

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Our Leadership Team

John Haylock

  • John brings over 35 years of commercial, office, healthcare and institutional ownership management experience to Taylor Co. Over his professional career John has maintained a broad base of knowledge related to all aspects of the engineering discipline. With a team/mentorship approach John identifies efficiencies that lead to tangible results for our partners. Areas of expertise include acquisitions and dispositions, redevelopments, engineering operations, central mechanical plant operations, large scale capital improvements and energy performance.

Thien Nguyen

  • Thien has over 12 years of leadership experience at Oxford Properties Group, overseeing various shopping centers including STC (Scarborough Town Centre). Thien excels in building teams, creating value, and ensuring operational excellence. She holds a BCom. from Ryerson University, with expertise in Marketing and Finance, and has industry certifications such as RPA and CSM. She actively supports the real estate sector and advocates for Women in Leadership and the next generation.

Ron Seftel

  • Ron brings 30+ years of strategic planning, finance and operations experience to Taylor Co.

    Ron has spent the past 15 years in senior executive roles within the Cleantech industry as CFO of Parity Inc. and as CEO/CFO of Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading renewable energy provider. During that time, he was focused on helping organizations and property owners across North America lessen their environmental footprint to address their climate change impact and contributed to several industry initiatives such as CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Standard aRon brings 30+ years of strategic planning, finance and operations experience to Taylor Co.

    Ron has spent the past 15 years in senior executive roles within the Cleantech industry as CFO of Parity Inc. and as CEO/CFO of Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading renewable energy provider. During that time, he was focused on helping organizations and property owners across North America lessen their environmental footprint to address their climate change impact and contributed to several industry initiatives such as CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Standard

Sam Barbieri

  • Sam joined Taylor Co on January 1st, 2026, as Executive Team Lead - Investment and Asset Management. 

    Prior to joining Taylor Co, he was employed by the Canadian division of a global real estate asset manager, in various senior-level roles. During his 19.5-year tenure with this firm, Sam was a key member of the team that built and delivered various investment vehicles to market, including value-add and core investment funds. He has extensive experience structuring new vehicles and managing institutional-grade real estate investments. He has a proven track record across transactions, development, sustainability, portfolio management, capital raising, and value creation strategies spanning multiple property types and market cycles.

    Sam is a graduate of the University of Toronto (BA, economics), University of BC (Urban Land Economics Diploma), and Harvard University (Post-graduate Program in Real Estate)

    He has been married to his wife for thirty years and is the proud father of two adult daughters.

Ulf Bergner

Claire Santamaria

  • With over 25 years in commercial real estate, Claire is a respected leader known for operational excellence and collaborative leadership. She has overseen a $3.5 B retail complex, led teams of 200+, and has deep expertise in strategy, development projects, site planning, and sales performance. Claire also brings executive HR leadership experience and is committed to mentoring future industry leaders. She serves on the Baycrest Foundation Board as Chair of the Talent Strategy Committee and a member of its Executive Leadership Team.

Allan Taylor

  • Before founding Taylor Co., Allan spent 30 years in progressively senior roles at leading national commercial real estate advisors and managers, including Cushman & Wakefield, Oxford Properties, Bentall and Redbourne. A relationship builder, Allan is known for leasing properties to 100% occupancy and his extensive network in the real estate brokerage community. He brings a consistent track record of creating value for property owners, pension funds and private wealth.

Greg Taylor

  • Greg is formerly the Vice President, Real Estate Management of Square One Shopping Centre managing a team of over 250 people and possesses 20 years of strategic management experience in a wide range of retail and office real estate and community spaces. Through his progressive experience at leading organizations including O&Y Enterprise, Ivanhoe Cambridge and Oxford Properties, Greg developed and maintained exceptional relationships with family owners, large retailers, co-ownerships, and institutional investors within many markets, including Ottawa. His reputation as a future-focused leader and change maker have played a key role in transforming Square One into the premier shopping centre in Canada.