ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Ward Brown is a visionary in hospitality and real estate development with over 25 years of experience shaping iconic resort and lifestyle communities across North America.
Born in Vancouver, BC in 1962, Ward moved to Calgary in the early 1990s to work with a successful Immigrant Investment Fund Management Company based in Hong Kong. Over several decades in Calgary, he refined his skills in public-private funding and large-scale real estate development. Today, he divides his time between Kelowna, BC and Playa del Carmen, Mexico — two vibrant locations that reflect his passion for wellness, design, and geographic immersion.
Throughout his career, Ward has been instrumental in conceiving many master-planned communities, hotels, and condominium projects totaling more than 2,500 doors and over $500 million in real estate value. Since 2001, his primary focus has been on the acquisition, sale, and development of resort and recreational properties that leave lasting emotional impact.
Ward is best known for creating places that surprise, delight, and endure — destinations that evoke a deep sense of connection and wonder. With a reputation for assembling world-class teams and crafting unforgettable experiences, he pushes his partners and collaborators to think beyond the conventional and embrace inspired innovation.
Drawing from a fusion of Asian design principles, indigenous respect, and nature-based wellness, Ward develops with intention — always anchoring his projects in authenticity and purpose. His colleagues describe him as tenacious, visionary, and grounded — someone who brings creative solutions with a practical mindset and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Today, Ward leads a pipeline of wellness resort and community developments across Mexico and Western Canada, with over $1 billion USD in near-term project activity. At the helm of Evocative, he continues to build one of the most respected teams in global wellness real estate — united by a shared belief that the spaces we create can transform the way people live, feel, and thrive.