Mike Kennedy is a seasoned leader at Avison Young, specializing in brokerage, capital markets, and development strategies across Texas and North America. As Capital Markets Principal, Mike has built and led high-performing teams responsible for executing some of the region’s most significant transactions. With a track record of success, Mike has overseen and closed over $140 million in transactions during 2022 and 2023, consistently driving exceptional results for clients.

Before joining Avison Young, Mike was a founding principal at BOKA Powell, where he led architectural teams in delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors, including office campuses, hotels, multifamily housing, and mixed-use developments. His leadership in these projects, such as the Omni Hotel Dallas and W Hotel Austin, has earned him a reputation for excellence. Mike has also led relocation and expansion strategies for top-tier clients in Dallas, Austin, Washington D.C., Chicago, and London.

Mike is a respected voice in the industry, frequently speaking at major events like ICSC RECON, NAIOP, Urban Land Institute, TREC, Dallas Regional Chamber, and The Lodging Conference. He is also a regular contributor to D CEO magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and GlobeStreet.