Ralph J. van der Walle
WCMIF’s Trust affairs are directed by the Fund Trustees, currently Mr. R. van der Walle, Mr. G. Rudman and Mr. J. Perks, who all have experience of decades as real estate investors and developers in a wide variety of projects, including condominium rental acquisitions, land syndications and development, infill construction, franchise restaurant developments and investor relations.
Professional Background
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Ralph immigrated to Canada in 1984. He began his professional career in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Events (MICE) industry, where he planned and managed large-scale, multi-week international programs for business and tourism groups worldwide.
In 2003, he transitioned into real estate investing with the acquisition of his first investment property, marking the beginning of his long-term focus on income-producing real estate assets.
International Real Estate & Capital Experience
In 2006, Ralph was contracted by a mid-sized Canadian development group to establish and operate a capital-raising office in Amsterdam. His role focused on attracting European investment for Canadian real estate projects and building international investor relationships.
After returning to Canada in 2009, he founded Canada Pacific Investment Group, under which multiple real estate capital syndications were successfully completed for developer partners.
Investment Philosophy & Role at WCMIF
Through his international experience, Ralph developed a unique combination of skills:
Deep understanding of private investment and syndication structures
Strong ability to evaluate real estate development projects
Expertise in long-term planning and execution of capital-raising and marketing strategies
As Founder and CIO of WCMIF, Ralph leads each fund’s project development team, overseeing due diligence, acquisition strategy, construction progress, and overall investment performance.
Compliance & Regulatory Experience
From 2018 to 2025, Ralph also served as Chief Compliance Officer for Easy-Invest, a related-party Exempt Market Dealer that promoted the Trust.
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