Matt Young
President & CEO
Matt founded Republic in 2019 after a 10-year career helping to grow some of Canada’s largest development firms. Matt is responsible for the oversight and management of Republic and remains specifically focused on project development, acquisitions, human resources, and capital raising activities.
With 14 years of experience in the real estate development industry, Matt has built a track record of executional excellence, having managed the development of over 15,000 units to date representing approximately 12.2 million square feet and a development value of over $13.5 billion dollars.
Prior to founding Republic, Matt was VP of Development at Capital Developments where for over seven years he led all development activities and helped grow the business from a start-up builder, into one of Toronto’s preeminent development organizations.
Matt is an avid cyclist and the co-founder of UNC (United Nation of Cyclists), a cycling club and racing team dedicated to growing the sport by creating a more inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for riders. In addition to this, he sits on the real estate committee for the SHN Foundation supporting the Love Scarborough campaign, as well as the fundraising committee for the Hold Em’ For Life charity challenge.
Ken Wilcox
Vice President, Development
Ken joined Republic in 2023, bringing 15 years of experience working on ambitious mixed-use development projects in the GTA and across North America. He is responsible for leading design, entitlements, and development management for all of Republic’s ground-up developments.
Prior to joining Republic, Ken led the development team at TAS where he oversaw a highly innovative and complex development pipeline, earning a reputation as an industry leader whose projects challenge the status quo and gain broad political and community support.
Ken holds a degree in architecture from Toronto Metropolitan University and began his career working with award-winning architecture studios in Toronto and Montreal.
Kyle Parry
Vice President, Construction
Kyle leads all construction activities for Republic. In this role, Kyle works closely with all departments to optimize and streamline project delivery on site, and build meaningful relationships within the construction industry to support those objectives. As a construction leader with 15+ years of experience in development and construction across Canada, Kyle is trusted to ensure all of our projects are delivered to the highest quality standards.
Prior to joining Republic, Kyle led projects across Canada in multiple asset classes for some of North America’s largest developers and general contractors, including Oxford Properties, and PCL.
Kyle holds a diploma in architecture and a degree in Business Administration from Mohawk College and Thompson Rivers University. Kyle is also a Gold Seal Certified project manager and a LEED accredited professional.
Outside of the office, Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and exploring the city and everything Toronto has to offer.
Arben Cani
Vice President, Accounting & Finance
Arben is an experienced finance professional with over 20 years’ experience focusing on financing, accounting, tax, and consulting. As Vice President, Finance & Accounting, Arben is responsible for overseeing all project accounting, corporate accounting & finance, and tax planning.
Prior to joining Republic, Arben was VP Finance for Freed Developments (2017-2019) where he led the accounting team and oversaw all day to day accounting functions, along with corporate tax strategy, financial reporting, and internal audit. Prior to this, Arben was CFO for JLT & Associates (2003-2017).
Arben is a CPA (Ontario), and holds an MBA degree from Schulich Business School, and a Bachelor of Science degree (Mechanical Engineering) from Polytechnic University Tirana, Albania.
In his spare time, Arben enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, playing soccer, and running.
