RECO Board Appoints Jean Lépine Interim Chief Executive Officer

Leadership continuity will accelerate regulatory modernization, risk-based oversight, and consumer protection  

TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Board of Directors of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) today announced the appointment of Jean Lépine as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the regulator advances its multi-year transformation. 

Lépine has served as RECO's Acting CEO since the end of December 2025. His appointment as Interim CEO coincides with the transition of governance authority to RECO's new independent, skills-based Board of Directors. 

Under Lépine's leadership, RECO will continue advancing key priorities to strengthen consumer protection and regulatory effectiveness, including modernizing regulatory approaches, making better use of data and technology, strengthening risk-based oversight, and improving the consumer experience and organizational effectiveness. 

"Jean has demonstrated strong leadership through a period of significant change at RECO and has established important momentum for the organization," said J. Mark Rodger, Chair of RECO's Board of Directors. "His experience and deep understanding of RECO will be valuable in the work ahead. The Board looks forward to working with Jean and his executive team, and to the continued engagement of RECO's employees and sector partners as the organization advances its transformation and consumer protection mandate." 

"RECO's transformation is a multi-year undertaking, and our focus is on continuing that progress," said Lépine. "I look forward to working with the Board, our executive team, consumers, the professional sector, and importantly RECO staff to deliver meaningful progress for consumers." 

As Interim CEO, Lépine will be accountable to the Board for RECO's operations, performance, and delivery of its strategic direction. The Board will oversee performance and hold the CEO accountable, while the CEO will lead the organization and implement the Board's direction. 

As part of its governance responsibilities, the Board will undertake a process for the permanent CEO position.  

About the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) 

RECO is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1997 to regulate real estate agents and brokerages to protect consumers in Ontario's real estate services sector. RECO administers the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002. 

Contact:
Tess Lin, Director of Communications & Stakeholder Relations
Real Estate Council of Ontario
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SOURCE Real Estate Council of Ontario