Shashank Johri
Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and Financial Analysis professional with 18 years of experience
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Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and Financial Analysis professional with 18 years of experience across India and Canada, specializing in business case development, capital investment evaluation, financial modeling, and network optimization. Proven track record supporting executive-level decision-making through portfolio intelligence, scenario analysis, and cost optimization initiatives across retail banking and commercial real estate environments. Currently based in Toronto, I support large-scale portfolio strategy and lifecycle management initiatives, translating complex real estate performance data into actionable insights for senior leadership and institutional stakeholders
Experience
Head - Portfolio Performance & Strategy - Coworking & Flex Space Startup
(2026-08)
- Lead revenue strategy and real estate expansion for the coworking and flex space portfolio
- Increased enterprise revenue by 22% through a structured GTM strategy and institutional account acquisition
- Implemented performance dashboards, improving forecast accuracy by 18%
Portfolio Real Estate Manager - Infrastructure Ontario
(2024-06 - 2025-07)
- Supported executive-level real estate strategy and capital planning across government office portfolios
- Consolidated and synthesized real estate and financial intelligence for portfolios valued at ~$20M+
- Led preparation of capital investment business cases integrating financial modeling, lifecycle cost forecasting, and risk analysis
- Developed multi-scenario financial models evaluating lease vs. own decisions, portfolio rationalization, and consolidation strategies
- Conducted portfolio performance analysis to support cost discipline and long-term sustainability initiatives
- Partnered with Finance, Leasing, Construction, and Facilities teams to align real estate execution with strategic objectives
- Improved forecast accuracy by 15% through standardized financial modeling templates
- Ensured compliance with governance policies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks
Partnership Sales Consultant - IWG PLC
(2024-03 - 2024-05)
- Preparation of real estate business cases, integrating financial analysis, capital forecasting, and risk assessment for IWG sites
- Contract Negotiation, financial and feasibility analysis for Landlord Partner, fit-out supervision & site handover for the completed IWG center
Operations & Customer Excellence - Bank of Montreal
(2023-02 - 2024-02)
- Supported branch-level operational analysis and performance monitoring
- Identified revenue and cost optimization opportunities through customer trend analysis
- Collaborated with internal teams to deepen client relationships and improve service KPIs
- Assisted in analyzing retail product penetration across mortgage, PLOC, and financing portfolios
Facility Manager - Northserv IT
(2022-11 - 2022-12)
- Management of lease acquisition and renewals and resolution of tenant-landlord disputes
- Managing broker connections and site redevelopment and renovation for the center
- Business Development & marketing for new customer account mapping and acquisition
Portfolio Director - Enterprise Sales - WEWORK
(2018-08 - 2020-02)
- Managed $320M annual enterprise pipeline across multi-city portfolio
- Conducted feasibility and financial viability assessments for new center launches
- Prepared business cases for CapEx investments and lease commitments
- Developed scenario models assessing density, revenue sensitivity, and risk exposure
- Dashboard and report generation for tenant renewal and termination options, P&L review for rent arbitrage
- Partnered with Finance and Operations to align investment decisions with EBITDA targets
Head – Marketing & Leasing - KCT Group
(2020-06 - 2022-03)
- Led financial and portfolio intelligence initiatives across 0.8M sq. ft. commercial portfolio
- Managed annual P&L of ~$15M and prepared investment memos for capital allocation decisions
- Built financial models evaluating redevelopment vs. repositioning scenarios
- Conducted market and competitive analysis to support expansion strategy
- Reduced operating costs by 10% through portfolio optimization and benchmarking
- Prepared executive-ready materials summarizing portfolio performance and risk exposure
- Improved occupancy from 70% to 90% through structured data-driven strategy
Assistant Vice President - Investments - ICICI SECURITIES
(2017-01 - 2018-08)
- Transaction and investment advisory on core assets and portfolios in commercial, IT, Hospitality, and Retail segments. Scouting and securing Investment opportunities for residential and commercial projects.
Assistant Vice President – Office Leasing - CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
(2013-09 - 2017-01)
- Client Servicing and portfolio management for corporate occupiers
- Advise clients on market conditions, price movements, and arbitrage opportunities in the office market
- Site inspections, market analysis, and rental benchmarking and reporting for occupiers
Deputy Manager - Planning & BD - YUM! FOODS (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell)
(2013-01 - 2013-08)
- Market Planning and Feasibility for new sites for the equity-owned outlets of Yum Brands
- Space Planning, acquisition, and site selection for 200+ stores of all brands across India
Business Development & Office Leasing - CBRE & JLL
(2008-11 - 2009-04)
- Business Case and Site Selection for retail and office sites
- Transaction Management for the lease and sale of office space for Corporate Occupiers and end users
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration - University of New Brunswick (2023)
Bachelor of Business Studies Honours - Business - Jamia Millia Islamia
