(Richard Geller is among the 2025 Canadian Next Generation Award recipients, as selected by Connect CRE Canada. This profile explains how he stands out among his peers. Read about all of the award winners.)
Richard Geller launched ALTA Canada in 2020. The company invests in, develops and manages urban-located properties.
The company recently closed on the vacant Miséricorde hospital property in downtown Montreal. It plans to redevelop the site, with a 30-storey-plus, $500 million multifamily rental tower planned for the first phase. Alta is negotiating with groups about the remaining space on the site.
The company also acquired 2075 Robert-Bourassa, a high-rise office property in Montreal’s financial district and 1405 Bishop, a commercial space in downtown Montreal. Additional projects include the redevelopment of an old Montreal church into a mixed-use development.
Geller has been involved in real estate and construction for eight years, moving from property management into development. His company’s projects include the
These are just a few reasons we chose Richard Geller as one of Connect CRE Canada’s 2025 Next Generation Award winners. Connect CRE’s annual Next Generation Awards recognize young leaders who will have a strong influence on the commercial real estate industry.
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