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Jean Leon Leroy

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