(Connect has handed out its third-annual Canadian Women in Real Estate Awards. This story profiles Alisha Kurji, Bayview Group’s chiefd operating officer.)

By Amy Wolff Sorter

Alisha Kurji is Bayview Group’s Chief Operating Officer. She oversees multimillion-dollar capital projects and budgets, setting clear expectations and requiring accountability. At the same time, she brings a depth of empathy and emotional intelligence that inspires trust, loyalty, and resilience in her teams.

Kurji’s leadership stands out because she has learned to navigate and ultimately transcend the leadership double bind that disproportionately affects women in executive roles.

She has the rare ability to be both “tough-minded and soft-hearted,” enabling her to drive performance while creating an environment where people feel valued and motivated to excel.

Whether in high-pressure negotiations, large-scale transformations, or moments requiring difficult judgment, Kurji finds solutions that balance vision with pragmatism. Her forward-looking perspective ensures that projects are not only delivered on time and on budget but also leave a lasting legacy for communities and set new benchmarks for the industry.

These are just some of the reasons why Connect Canada CRE honoured Alisha Kurji with a 2025 Canadian Women in Real Estate Award. The awards celebrate the achievements and inspirational stories of women who have reached respected leadership positions and taken on mentorship roles.

Read about all of the 2025 CWIRE award recipients.