Don Inouye

With over 25 years of experience as a senior executive, Don has dedicated his career to founding, building, and leading organizations through transformative journeys. As the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Canada, he brings this expertise to the forefront of the real estate profession, championing innovation, education, and ethical leadership. His passion lies in professional and business development, and he’s had the privilege of advising leaders and boards of charities and non-profit organizations to better serve communities and individuals. As a serial entrepreneur, impact investor, board director, and advocate for positive change, Don strives to create lasting impact wherever he goes. Building on last year’s REIC session on ethics and excellence, this year’s discussion explores how ethical leadership plays out in real-world property management situations shaped by competing interests, limited resources, and rapid change, including rising stakeholder expectations, affordability