TORONTO – Development firm The Daniels Corporation has announced a series of executive appointments and the creation of a chief construction officer as a way to position the company for resilience and growth, it says.
Jacob Cohen has been appointed president after serving as chief operating officer for the past five years. He has been with the company for 20 years, states a release, and will continue to oversee the company’s day-to-day operations and lead the growth of its new home community portfolio, while expanding development and construction management services to meet the demand for purpose-built rental, seniors, student and affordable housing.
Mitchell Cohen, who has served as both president and chief executive officer for four decades, will remain CEO.
Other announcements include:
- Gokul Pisharoty, who has been with Daniels for 19 years and most recently served as senior vice-president of contracts and estimating, has been named the company’s first chief construction officer. The newly created role will further strengthen and expand Daniels’ leadership in construction management, the release reads.
- Ginette Battikha has been appointed chief operating officer, transitioning from her previous role as vice-president of people and culture. She will oversee operational integration across departments and drive strategy execution.
- Remo Agostino, chief development officer, will now oversee Daniels’ Social Impact, Sustainability and Urban Design and Architecture groups.
- Mike Matunin, chief financial officer, will assume expanded responsibility for Daniels’ Investments division, in addition to overseeing the company’s overall financial strategy and fiscal operations.
“I am deeply honored to take on the role of president and help shape the company’s next era of growth and innovation,” said Jacob Cohen in a statement. “These appointments reflect our commitment to nurturing internal talent and strengthening leadership as we embrace new opportunities. This team has shaped an inclusive culture where people are empowered to deliver their best. I look forward to building on that foundation as we expand our construction management services and continue delivering exceptional results, rooted in our values and people-first culture.”
