Baktash Kasraei is an Executive Vice President with Vancouver’s Industrial team at JLL Canada. With over 24 years of industry experience and a strong track record of successful transactions, Baktash has represented a wide range of clients, including prestigious businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Utilizing innovative, data-driven technology solutions, he adeptly tackles complex business challenges to create effective real estate strategies. With his comprehensive understanding of site selection, supply chain strategy, and real estate negotiations, he excels in fulfilling his clients’ business objectives seamlessly.

Baktash plays a pivotal role in assisting clients to mitigate risks, reduce costs, and enhance their speed to market. Being a part of a dynamic team grants him in-depth knowledge in supply chain optimization, site selection, capital markets, leasing, build-to-suit, and industrial project management. By understanding the unique requirements of his clients’ supply chain networks, he identifies opportunities for streamlined operations, cost savings, and enhanced productivity. He works closely with clients to align their real estate strategies with their broader supply chain goals, resulting in customized solutions that maximize efficiency and profitability.

Baktash is a member of NAIOP, CSCMP and SIOR. He lives in North Vancouver with his wife and daughter. He enjoys travelling with his family, coaching his daughter’s soccer team, fishing, hiking, and nature photography in his free time.

Notable Assignments

Iron Mountain – over 500,000 SF of leasing in Metro Vancouver
Canada Post – over 350,000 SF of leasing in Metro Vancouver
Toyota – 236,000 SF disposition, Delta
GM – 162,000 SF lease, Langley
Owens Corning – 220,000 SF lease, Mission
Greyhound – Portfolio disposition throughout BC
Open Road Auto group – Acquisition of 4 acres site, Coquitlam
ELT – Disposition of 22 land sites, Metro Vancouver and BC interior
Rivian – Site selection and a new lease, Richmond
Shell/LNG Canada – Consulting