There’s only a week left until spring kicks off, and there’s been a host of changes as brands position themselves for the selling season.

We have all the updates in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

Owen Wilson’s successor at REA Group has finally been named with the former CAR Group CEO, Cameron McIntyre stepping in the top job.

Casey Mikhael has joined Ray White Lower North Shore Group, marking the third big appointment in recent months.

REMAX is back in Cairns with Tony Williamson, launching the new office and is looking to leverage the brand’s worldwide appeal.

All that and more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

This week’s big moves

REA Group appoints CAR Group veteran as new CEO.

Cameron McIntyre is set to take the top job at REA Group from November 2025, following a comprehensive global search. As the outgoing CEO of CAR Group where he grew the business more than sixfold, Mr McIntyre brings extensive digital marketplace experience to the role.

Current CEO Owen Wilson will step down after nearly 11 years with the company but will continue as Chair of REA India. More here.

Powerhouse promotions, prestigious prizes and purposeful philanthropy

This week, we put the spotlight on some major leadership moves, exciting office expansions, award celebrations and agents making a difference through charity initiatives. We've rounded them up for you here…

Casey Mikhael joins Ray White Lower North Shore Group.

The respected sales leader will focus on growing the performance and expansion of the sales team, becoming the third key appointment in recent months.

REMAX returns to Cairns with Tony Williamson.

The veteran real estate professional is bringing the global brand back to Far North Queensland after previously operating REMAX franchises from 2004-2006 and 2010-2019.

Ray White Forest Hill relaunches.

Dexter Prack expands as Marc Lum, Darryl Wickham and Ryan Zhu return to the Ray White family, creating an 80-strong powerhouse team in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

Belle Property launches Commercial Noosa office.

Ben Radcliff adds this to his portfolio of Belle Property offices, creating a complete property solution spanning residential, holiday rentals, and commercial services.

Ray White unites five offices in Shoalhaven.

The new Shoalhaven Central Group brings together 30 professionals under partners Craig Hadfield and Julie Gauci, covering the entire region from Bomaderry to Sussex Inlet. More here.

Adrian Wood returns to The Agency in dual role.

He'll serve as both Property Partner and Head of Recruitment while continuing as a selling agent in Melbourne's Port Philip market.

Peter Burgin joins Ray White Collective.

The veteran auctioneer with 15,000+ auctions under his belt takes on the role of Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance after 23 years with a local agency.

Romi Sleiman leads charity home sale.

The Barry Plant Craigieburn agent returns for his second year heading the 2025 Home For A Cure campaign, with all proceeds supporting My Room Children's Cancer Charity.

Ray White launches new Hobart office.

Brad Stephens leads the residential and property management business, joining forces with RWC Tasmania to create one of the state's largest full-service agencies in just five months.

Harcourts Greater Springfield launches cancer fundraiser.

The "10km for $10k" event on September 28 aims to raise $10,000 for the Icon Cancer Foundation, inspired by Director Rudy Grommen's own cancer battle.

Ray White celebrates its 2025 REINZ award winners.

The network secured four major wins, including Agency of the Year - Small for AT Realty, Manager of the Year for Richie Lewis, and top property management honours for Ray White Best.

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