Tom Derrett joined the Winnipeg office of Colliers International in 2008 where he has since specialized in industrial and "flex space" sales and leasing along with land sales and development. Tom's previous experience with a global packaged goods company allowed him to work in multiple markets across Canada gaining an extensive knowledge of the consultative selling process. Tom looks forward to creating value with his clients by meeting their immediate real estate needs and relies on his knowledge of the marketplace, his business experience, professionalism, and intense dedication to set him apart in the industry. Tom assists industrial users and businesses with their facility requirements identifying optimal cost effective locations, structuring transactions and real estate planning that compliment their business objectives. The goal of this process is to maximize the client's ability to comprehend the optimal real estate solution and minimize associated costs.Since joining Colliers International, Tom has quickly developed a global network of clients. Tom and his industrial team have completed over 15 million square feet of sales and leasing transactions along with over 500 hundred acres of land since 2008. Tom is particularly proud to have worked with some of North America's most prestigious real estate companies, such as Investors Group, Artis REIT and QuadReal Property Group LP. A Past Chair of the Commercial Division of the Winnipeg Real Estate Association, Tom is a frequent participant in various media with respect to the commercial real estate industry.