Concert Properties has appointed Catherine Roome as president and chief executive officer, effective May 26, 2026, following a comprehensive search.

Roome has more than three decades of leadership experience across infrastructure, regulation and public-interest organizations. She previously served as president and CEO of Technical Safety BC for over a decade, where she led the transformation of the regulatory authority and advanced innovation through data and technology. Most recently, she was Interim CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society, supporting stability and renewal during a period of substantial transition for B.C.’s largest supportive housing organization.

“Catherine is a highly accomplished, transformational leader with a strong track record of delivering results across a range of organizations,” said Ivan Limpright, chair, Concert Properties. “She brings values that align with our culture, along with a proven ability to develop exceptional teams. Her forward-thinking leadership, financial discipline and expertise in navigating complex environments make her exceptionally well suited to lead Concert well into the future.”

Serving on numerous boards, Roome has extensive governance and capital planning experience. She is a past director of BC Hydro and is currently board chair of its energy trading subsidiary, Powerex, where she has contributed to oversight of major capital programs and long-term investment strategy. She also chairs the operating board for McElhanney and is a board director for Prospera Credit Union.

“I’m honoured to join Concert Properties at an exciting time for the company,” said Roome. “What drew me to Concert is the outstanding team and its commitment to building people-first communities, while delivering stable returns to its owners—represented by over 200,000 working Canadians who depend on Concert for their retirement.”