Scott Dutchak MBA, Mcip, Rpp
About Scott Dutchak MBA, Mcip, Rpp
Scott Dutchak is the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate, Environment, and Sustainability at TELUS, based in Vancouver, Canada, with extensive experience in real estate development and management.
Title and Current Role
Scott Dutchak currently holds the position of Vice President, Corporate Real Estate, Environment and Sustainability at TELUS. He is based in the Vancouver, Canada Area. In this role, he oversees large-scale real estate developments as well as environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Professional Background
Scott Dutchak has an extensive background in corporate real estate and sustainability management, spanning several high-profile roles. At TELUS, he led the creation and launch of the $1B TELUS Living real estate development program and managed more than 200 locations across Canada, achieving significant GHG emissions reduction. Before TELUS, he served as Senior Vice President, Development, BC Region, at QuadReal Property Group. His career also includes leadership positions at bcIMC, Triovest, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada, Calloway REIT (now SmartREIT), Metrus Limited, and a service tenure as an Infantry Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Education and Certifications
Scott Dutchak holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Institute of Business, earned between 2016 and 2018. He also obtained a Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.) in Urban and Regional Planning from Ryerson University, completing his studies in 1997. Additionally, Scott is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP).
Board Memberships and Volunteering
Scott Dutchak has actively contributed to various boards and charitable organizations. He served on the Board of Directors of the Surrey City Development Corporation and is current Board Member of the University of Victoria Properties Trust. Furthermore, he volunteers as a Board Member of the TELUS Victoria Foundation Charity Board.
Significant Achievements
Scott Dutchak's efforts in sustainability earned TELUS a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2020 and recognition in the Wall Street Journal's Top 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies 2020. Under his leadership, TELUS achieved a 37% reduction in GHG emissions over the 2010 benchmark, solidifying the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.