She brings an unparalleled foundation of scientific rigor and innovation to the Canadian real estate sector. Her academic background is distinguished by a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Gene Therapy from the University of Cambridge, UK, followed by a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stem Cell Research at Harvard Medical School.
As the Director of Business Development & Marketing for Cityscape, Dr. Zahir plays a pivotal leadership role in developing and diversifying the company’s rapidly expanding business. Her portfolio encompasses strategic growth across property management, new home construction and real estate marketing & sales solutions.
Crucially, Dr. Zahir is a driving force behind Cityscape’s technological evolution. She leverages her background in molecular biology and gene therapy to spearhead the company’s current launch of sophisticated AI and Data-based real estate technology (PropTech) solutions. Her unique expertise ensures the company successfully transitions to and fully encompasses its identity as a truly tech-driven platform in the industry.
Dr. Zahir’s strategic direction has helped Cityscape maintain its 15+ years of success in the Canadian real estate sector, propelling the company past $10 billion in cumulative sales in 2025 and growing the team to over 700 agents and employees, all backed by a proven, scalable growth model.
