Mike Ketcheson leads Colliers Project Leaders’ national strategy in support of federal departments, including the Department of National Defence, from his post as Vice President. Eighteen years into his career with our organization, and 10 years deep in defence and security, Mike recently shared how he got here, what keeps him up at night, and what has him most optimistic about the road ahead with Vanguard Defence Magazine.

“We are living through an exciting period of tremendous change,” says Mike. “A series of global events has fundamentally changed the environment around us, and I have been inspired by how Canadians have responded to that adversity. There is a renewed sense of purpose and urgency around strengthening the country and investing in our future.

“That has translated into an unprecedented level of investment in Canadian infrastructure, including the rebuilding and modernization of our defence infrastructure. The scale of what needs to be accomplished, and the opportunity for our industry to contribute, is extraordinary. We have an opportunity to help build infrastructure that will serve Canadians for generations.”

Read the full article on the Vanguard Defence website.

 

About the EXPERT

Mike Ketcheson

Mike Ketcheson
Mike is a real property infrastructure advisor with extensive experience providing strategic advice to federal government clients on complex projects and programs of work. His expertise spans governance, project delivery, Indigenous engagement and participation, and procurement methodologies. He has led large teams supporting major federal real property initiatives, including the redevelopment of the Parliamentary Precinct, the National Capital Region Energy Services Acquisition Program, the West Memorial Building rehabilitation, heritage asset restoration, large accommodation programs and other high-profile projects. Mike is currently a Vice President with Colliers Project Leaders, where he has worked for 18 years, and is a board of directors’ member with the Real Property Institute of Canada (RPIC).