Our Team
Hove Street Properties relies on the expertise and diverse skills of a team of over 25 professionals to meet the portfolio objectives. The executive team is led by Christopher Caswell, Chief Operating Officer and Raj Shanghavi, CPA, CA Controller and Director of Finance.
Christopher Caswell
Chief Operating Officer
Christopher leads the organization and is responsible for all aspects and performance of the business. He graduated from Western University, where he was a varsity athlete and bursary recipient. Christopher has more than 35 years of experience in real estate. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, cycling and traveling with friends and family.
Bruce McCarley
Chief Financial Officer
Under Construction
Raj Shanghavi, CPA, CA
Controller and Director of Finance
Raj leads the Finance Group at Hove Street Properties, overseeing the accounting, tax, treasury, and legal functions. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance degree and a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Waterloo and has more than 15 years of experience in finance and accounting. Raj is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Since joining the organization in 2016, he has held various roles with increasing responsibilities. In his free time, he likes to travel and play sports including golf, football and basketball.
Mitch Abbey
Executive Vice President
Mitch has a broad range of asset management responsibilities for the Portfolio, including leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture management, development, and financial analysis. He has 40 years of experience in the industrial, retail and office sectors, and has been with Hove Street Properties since 2011. Mitch’s academic background includes undergrad at Queen’s University School of Business and MIT’s Masters Real Estate program. He has a working knowledge of French, enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking, traveling and spending time with his son and daughter.
Gus Manning
Manager - North America, Construction Projects / Property Management
Gus has over 25 years of experience in real estate and has been with Hove Street Properties since 1997. He is responsible for major construction projects across the Portfolio. Gus is also a key contributor to the annual budgeting and year-end reconciliation process and team leader on many of the larger tenant relationships. He enjoys do-it-yourself home projects and traveling.
Joseph Kiriaqus, FMC, PMC
Property Manager – North American Distribution
Joseph is a certified Facilities and Property Manager with more than 10 years of experience in real estate. He heads Property Management for the organization’s internal distribution centers across North America. He also provides support to the Hove Street Properties team on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and due diligence. Joseph enjoys spending time with his wife and children and restoring unique automobiles.
Corrie Gillespie
Lease and Property Administration
Corrie has responsibilities for administering leases and tenancy billing, accounts receivable, and she also acts as the general office manager. Corrie coordinates the annual budget and year-end reconciliation processes. She has more than 14 years of experience in real estate. Prior to joining Hove Street Properties, Corrie worked in commercial and retail leasing, property management and real estate brokerage administration. Corrie is an avid photographer and also enjoys baking and traveling.
Mantej Bajwa, CPA
Assistant Controller
Mantej manages the organization’s Finance Group. She began her professional career providing assurance services to both private and public sector companies in various industries. She has over 7 years of accounting and audit experience. Mantej graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy. Mantej is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Ali Mardan Syed, CPA
U.S. Portfolio Lead
Ali manages the organization’s U.S. Real Estate Portfolio. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Ali brings over 5 years of accounting and audit experience to the organization. He has a background in providing assurance services for a variety of industries including Real Estate, Construction, and Manufacturing. In his free time, he enjoys trying new recipes as a home cook, and spending time with his family.