
Development & Strategy
Jean Leon Leroy
Founder & Development Director
Jean Leon Leroy is an international real estate and development consultant specialized in land positioning, residential development advisory and real estate special situations across Panama and Latin America.
Since 2011, he has focused on identifying and structuring emerging rural and coastal opportunities in Panama, supporting international clients navigating land acquisition, residential development and infrastructure-oriented projects adapted to long-term living and capital preservation.
His experience combines cross-border real estate advisory, project coordination and strategic development planning, collaborating with local contractors, engineers and legal professionals to support residential and infrastructure initiatives in strategically positioned natural environments.
Prior to Panama, Jean Leon developed extensive experience in real estate acquisition and value-add operations in Miami, coordinating the acquisition and restoration of foreclosed residential properties for European and international private investors.
His real estate career began in France in the early 2000s, where he gained experience in residential transactions and investment-oriented real estate operations before expanding internationally.
Today, through Yvy Sy Capital and affiliated initiatives, Jean Leon collaborates with a trusted network of independent professionals, contractors and technical specialists developed through years of field experience across residential, infrastructure and land development projects in Panama.
This coordinated multidisciplinary ecosystem supports:
Residential development advisory
Project planning & master planning
Civil engineering coordination
Land segregations & subdivision processes
Water harvesting & well systems
Permitting & administrative coordination
Regenerative landscape integration
Jean Leon is recognized for his adaptable international perspective, cross-cultural communication skills and ability to identify undervalued opportunities within evolving economic and geopolitical environments.
Fluent in English, French and Spanish, he works with international families, investors and landowners seeking long-term residential and development opportunities in tropical environments.
Areas of Expertise
- — Real Estate Advisory
- — Land Strategy & Special Situations
- — Development Coordination
- — Cross-Border Partnerships
- — Capital Structuring
- — Value-Add & Restoration Projects
Experience
- 2023 — Present
Founder & Development Director, Yvy Sy Capital
Residential development, land positioning and real estate special situations across Chiriqui Province, Panama and Latin America.
- 2017 — 2022
Project Manager, Panamá Verde
Private equity specialising in Panamanian property — sourcing prime locations and investment opportunities offering 'Unique Environments'.
- 2008 — 2011
Real Estate Acquisition & Value-Add Manager
Miami — acquisition and restoration of 100+ foreclosed properties for European and international private investors.
- 2003 — 2008
Head of Real Estate Division
Paris-based family office — led real estate division.
- 2000 — 2003
Real Estate Acquisition & Sales Advisor
France — residential transactions and investment-oriented real estate operations.
Languages
- — English
- — French
- — Spanish