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MOVERS & SHAKERS - Greg Brydon claims AUSTROS crown, Helen Yan opens a new Balwyn office, Tense Venneri named Head of Growth at Barry Plant
Also... Sean Scoffield has joined Real+ as General Manager, Fahim Kabir has launched REMAX Proactive, and Joe Grgic is set to run the New York Marathon for Barwon Health.
Elite Agent Editor
May 31st, 2026
Sharon Anderson, Andrew McCann, Vicki Bredendeck, Tense Venneri
Winter is officially here this week, but that’s not slowing things down across the industry.
We have all the latest changes in this edition of Movers + Shakers!
Greg Brydon has claimed the 2026 Australasian Auctioneering Championship, with the Apollo Auctions general manager taking out the industry’s top title in Melbourne.
Victoria’s top-performing principal, Helen Yan, has marked 10 years with Ray White, renewing her franchise agreement and opening a new Balwyn office in her long-standing home market.
Tense Venneri has been appointed Head of Growth at Barry Plant, stepping into a network-wide leadership role after 16 years leading the Mildura office.
All that and more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
Greg Brydon. Photo: Supplied
“Ever since competing at this level for the first time in 2023, I had the trophy as a screensaver on my phone. I wanted to show my daughters and my family that you can achieve anything if you work hard enough.”
Greg Brydon wins 2026 Australasian Auctioneering Championship
The Apollo Auctions general manager claimed the industry's top title in Melbourne after years of competition and mentorship from 2024 winner Luke Banitsiotis. More here.
Helen Yan. Photo: Supplied
"Celebrating 10 years with Ray White while opening our beautiful new Balwyn office makes this an incredibly special moment for me and my family. Balwyn has been my home market for more than 15 years and staying connected to the local community has always been the most important part of what we do."
Helen Yan celebrates 10 years at Ray White with new Balwyn office
Victoria's number one principal for eight consecutive years has renewed her franchise agreement and opened new premises with the help of her son Jason. More here.
Leadership moves, championship wins and giving back
This week, we put the spotlight on agents running marathons for charity and fresh office openings across the country. We've rounded them up for you here…
Tense Venneri. Photo Supplied
Tense Venneri appointed Barry Plant Head of Growth
After 16 years leading the Mildura office, he's stepping into a network-wide role focused on driving growth and performance across 65+ offices. More here.
Andrew McCann and Alicia Loxley. Photo: Supplied
Jellis Craig hosts Property Event for 350 clients
CEO Andrew McCann told attendees that federal budget changes on negative gearing make now the time to upgrade primary residences. More here.
Mark Blit. Photo: Supplied
Mark Blit joins Ray White The Bayside Group
The veteran agent brings 17 years of experience across Melbourne's Bayside suburbs to the team. More here.
Joe Grgic. Photo Supplied
Joe Grgic to run the New York Marathon for Barwon Health
The Harcourts North Geelong director secured a spot in the November race and is raising funds for the local hospital. More here.
Sean Scoffield and Fiona Blayney. Photo Supplied
Sean Scoffield joins Real+ as General Manager
He brings over 20 years of business leadership experience to support the national business's next phase of growth and operational maturity. More here.
Mark Durran. Photo: Supplied
Mark Durran joins HTL Property as Managing Director Hotel Capital Markets APAC
The veteran dealmaker brings 36 years of experience and $6.5 billion in hotel transactions including the $530 million Hilton Sydney sale. More here.
Simon Withers and Fahim Kabir. Photo: Supplied
Fahim Kabir launches REMAX Proactive
The former business development manager has stepped into franchise ownership with a new office in Willetton. More here.
OBrien Real Estate's 2026 Annual Leadership Conference in Bali. Photo: Supplied
OBrien Real Estate heads to Bali for a leadership reset
The network brought business owners and senior leaders together for four days, focused on culture and accountability with headline speaker Brendon Gale. More here.
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Vicki Bredendeck and Sharon Anderson relaunch Professionals Mandurah The former colleagues have reunited as co-principals after working separately in the local market following their previous principal's retirement. More here. |
Thorburn Property Group unveils new Burleigh headquarters Andrew Thorburn has ditched traditional corporate styling for a moody, music-filled space complete with a vinyl listening lounge and gallery-spec design. More here. |
Kim Stinton launches PRD Highton She's bringing nine years of experience to lead the brand's first office in Greater Geelong. 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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