ARON Industries is the family office of Andrea Thomas Hill and Brian Hill, the founder and CEO of Aritzia Inc. We manage the family’s investment portfolio, charitable giving initiatives and special projects.

Business planning, financial analysis and pre-development management for large, master planned real estate development projects. Projects and clients included Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation; Couverdon, the real estate division of TimberWest Forest Corp.; and Topnotch Resort and Spa.

Manage finance and operations for the Store Development department responsible for leasing, designing, building and maintaining all retail and non-retail facilities for a leading fashion retailer.

United Board of Directors and Shareholders around a focused business plan for the 18-acre brownfield development project on the edge of downtown Vancouver. Developed and successfully implemented a marketing strategy to bring the digital media industry into the project, including renovating and leasing 25,000 square feet of warehouses and office space to digital media firms. Gained City of Vancouver support for development of an office building including City Council approval to amend the… Show more United Board of Directors and Shareholders around a focused business plan for the 18-acre brownfield development project on the edge of downtown Vancouver. Developed and successfully implemented a marketing strategy to bring the digital media industry into the project, including renovating and leasing 25,000 square feet of warehouses and office space to digital media firms. Gained City of Vancouver support for development of an office building including City Council approval to amend the street network to create the development site. Show less

Operating company acquisitions and dispositions; real estate acquisitions and finance; and real estate project marketing and business development for Playground, the real estate sales and marketing division of Intrawest.