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Ian Hazan named HIA President, Kobe Rae named Auction Growth Manager at Harcourts, McGrath and Knight Frank join forces in Tamworth
Also... Kristina Barone joins Cushman & Wakefield, Jack Wildermuth signs with Knight Frank, and Harcourts backs Camp Quality.
Elite Agent Editor
June 22nd, 2025
Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Kristina Barone, Jack Wildermuth, Jane Schumann, Adam Hartley
The winter months have set in, but the action is still heating up in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has a new President with Ian Hazan elected to the position and he’s already aiming to help the industry adapt to the rapid changes taking place.
Young gun, Kobe Rae has been appointed Auction Growth Manager at Harcourts Queensland, and he’s planning on setting a new benchmark for how auctions can elevate their client experience.
McGrath and Knight Frank are joining forces in Tamworth, with Gavin Knee and Jason Wherritt launching the first dual branded office.
All that and more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
Ian Hazan. Photo: LinkedIn
"I am keen to ensure HIA is well equipped to support builders and the broader industry to navigate technological and business changes well into the future.”
Ian Hazan takes HIA's top job
The 30-year industry veteran steps up from Vice President to National President while David Morris moves into the Vice President role. More here.
Appointments, alliances and admirable actions
This week we put the spotlight on some exciting new appointments, family business mergers, charitable initiatives, and innovative office partnerships across the real estate landscape. We've rounded them up for you here…
Andrew Friebe and Koby Rae. Photo: Supplied
Kobe Rae named Auction Growth Manager at Harcourts Queensland.
The award-winning auctioneer brings his expertise after winning National Auctioneer of the Year at the 2025 Harcourts International Awards. More here.
Jane and Samuel Schumann, Highland CEO David Highland, Directors Bill and David Malouf. Photo: Supplied
Jane and Samuel Schumann join Highland.
The mother-son duo have merged their family business with Highland Double Bay Malouf and Highland Inner West, bringing over 50 years of combined experience. More here.
Gavin Knee, John McGrath, James Patterson, Jason Wherritt. Photo: Supplied
McGrath and Knight Frank launch first dual-branded office.
Burke & Smyth Real Estate Tamworth rebrands after 50 years to combine residential and commercial services under the leadership of Gavin Knee and Jason Wherritt. More here.
Ray White head of organisational development Natalie Hortz, RWC head James Linacre, and Ray White NSWACT CEO Tim Snell. Photo: Supplied
Ray White raises $75,000+ for homelessness.
Multiple executives participated in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout with NSW/ACT CEO Tim Snell leading fundraising efforts at over $20,000. More here.
Camp Quality families supported by the Harcourts Foundation. Photo: Supplied
Harcourts Foundation brings joy to Camp Quality families.
The $5,578 grant funded a special Puffing Billy Railway day for 140 people from 33 families facing childhood cancer, creating precious memories and connections. More here.
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Kristina Barone joins Cushman & Wakefield. The industry veteran takes on the director of office leasing role for South Australia, bringing over a decade of commercial and retail experience to the firm's strategic expansion. More here. |
Knight Frank bolsters Capital Markets team. Rob Sewell joins as Partner, National Head of Institutional Sales while Michael Kwok is promoted to Partner, National Head of Capital Markets, both operating from Sydney. More here. |
Jack Wildermuth joins Knight Frank Australia. The Queensland cricket allrounder has entered the commercial property team's student program while securing a new two-year deal with Brisbane Heat. More here. |
And finally…
Do you know of any upcoming moves we should know about? Tip us off by emailing [email protected].
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