Eric Berard is a Senior Associate with the Retail Services Group at Avison Young.

Based out of Avison Young’s international headquarters in Toronto, the Retail Services Group specializes in client representation and advisory services. Acting on behalf of international brands and premium local operators, they facilitate transactions for their clients across North America.

Eric negotiates creatively structured lease arrangements to ensure that his clients are strategically positioned both physically and financially.

Working primarily with luxury brands from a range of industries including hospitality, entertainment, and service retail, Eric focuses on finding client-driven real estate solutions that facilitate their vision, reflecting their brand through brick and mortar locations.

His expertise in aligning client identity with on-message property selection is backed by a broad vision of the Toronto market and a thorough analysis of key metrics such as neighbourhood demographics and property values.

Eric is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University.

If you are looking for a real estate solution that responds to the needs of your customers and forwards your brand narrative, contact Eric for professional guidance and dedicated tenant representation.

Affiliations et certifications

Education and Designations

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Queen’s University

Passed Level I of the CFA Exams

Professional Credentials

Eric is an active member if the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)