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- MOVERS & SHAKERS - RE/MAX NZ’s new CEO, McGrath regional Victoria expansion, and Harcourts new global brand position.
MOVERS & SHAKERS - RE/MAX NZ’s new CEO, McGrath regional Victoria expansion, and Harcourts new global brand position.
plus… New family offices at Ray White, Jeremy Brink joins BresicWhitney, and NZ legend notches up 20-years at RE/MAX
Elite Agent Editor
June 9th, 2024
Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Elisha Jackman, Abraham Solomon, Carla Healy, Tony Yip
This week we shine the spotlight on RE/MAX NZ’s new CEO, Mala Maharaj who takes over from Don Ha. We also feature Sam Parsons, Elisha Jackman and Jim Cross who have launched the new McGrath Armstrong Creek office, as well as Carla Healy who is stepping up to run Raine & Horne Ayr.
Don’t forget to scroll to the end for our ‘polls’ section, where we ask your views on current events, trends or specific topics. Every vote goes into the draw for a ticket to Elite Retreat Hayman Island to be drawn on June 30, 2024.
And now… on with this week’s Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
Mala Maharaj has been appointed CEO of RE/MAX New Zealand and Fiji, while Don Ha will assume the role of chairperson of the Board. Photo: RE/MAX
“My goal is to grow the brand in both countries. I want to work with the broker-owners and the agents as well, and help people achieve their dreams at the same time.”
Mala Maharaj appointed CEO of RE/MAX New Zealand and Fiji
Mala is taking the reins from Don Ha, who will serve as chairperson of the Board for RE/MAX New Zealand and Fiji, while also focusing on Don Ha Project Marketing. More here.
McGrath Armstrong Creek Co-Principals Elisha Jackman, Sam Parsons and Jim Cross. Photo: McGrath
“This gives us an even greater reach throughout the southern corridor from Geelong to Torquay and beyond, allowing McGrath to service the growing number of clients through this high-growth corridor.”
McGrath announces regional Victoria expansion
The new Armstrong Creek office will be led by Sam Parsons, Elisha Jackman and Jim Cross, as the brand turns its attention to the growth corridor. More here.
Family ties, milestones and fresh starts
This week, we examine a number of growing, family-run agencies, some big milestones, and new principals taking the reins. We’ve rounded them up for you here…
Jeremy Brink Lands at BresicWhitney. The Inner East specialist is set to boost the company’s market share across Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay. More here. |
Garry Malcolm Notches Up 20 Years. Alongside wife Maree, the RE/MAX legend has grown from humble beginnings to one of New Zealand's leading figures. More here. |
Harcourts’ New Brand Position. The network has completed the rollout of its new brand position, ‘We make it possible,’ to a global audience. More here. |
Family Affair For Ray White. Michael Assaad, Abraham Solomon and Mike Assaad have established the new Ray White Wollert office in Melbourne’s north. More here. |
Carla Healy Takes Over Raine & Horne Ayr. After nine years, she’ll take the reins from long-term principals Nora and Peter Andersen. More here. |
Tony Yip Moves To PRD. He’s launching a new Canberra CBD office focused on apartment living alongside his Belconnen agency in the northern suburbs. More here. |
Sibling Synergy For Ray White. Following their father’s footsteps, brothers Michael and Andrew Simpson have acquired a second office. More here. |
Weekend Poll
This week, we heard that 93 percent of agency owners expect to record revenue growth this year. Despite high interest rates weighing on sentiment, the industry is feeling optimistic.
Are you expecting to see higher revenues in 2024? |
And finally…
Do you know of any upcoming moves we should know about? Tip us off by emailing [email protected].
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