Sean Hanneberry named Professionals CEO, Greg Ellis headed to Domain, Jeff Moxham stepping up at Knight Frank

Also... James Daniel transforms property management at NGFarah, Ted Dwyer opens RWC MC Melbourne, and Harry Singh leads a 13-person team at Area Specialist.

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Elite Agent Editor
February 16th, 2025

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Zoe Cherrie, Jeff Moxham, Emily Cavell, Harrison Shaw

Another week and another round of huge CEO appointments in the latest edition of Movers + Shakers!

Sean Hanneberry has been tapped on the shoulder and named Professionals Group’s new CEO with the goal of transforming the business in Australia.

Former REA CEO Greg Ellis is headed to Domain as Interim CEO while they begin the search for the right candidate to take up the role permanently.

Industry veteran Jeff Moxham will be taking charge at Knight Frank Western Sydney and will head up investment sales.

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

This week’s big moves

Sean Hanneberry has been appointed CEO of Professionals Group. Photo: Professionals

"My goal is to build a future where Professionals is not just competing in the market, but defining it. The brands that succeed will only be those that connect, engage and create real value for their clients"

SEAN HANNEBERRY

Sean Hanneberry to lead Professionals Group

The experienced business leader takes the CEO role to drive the transformation of the 150-office national network. More here.

Greg Ellis steps into the Interim CEO role at Domain. Image: Start up daily

Greg Ellis named Interim CEO at Domain

Domain has appointed former REA Group CEO Greg Ellis as interim chief executive for up to a year while it searches for a permanent successor to Jason Pellegrino. More here.

Leadership, Launches and Legacy moves

This week we put the spotlight on some exciting expansions across Australia and Asia, powerful partnerships in sport, and industry veterans taking on transformative new roles. We've rounded them up for you here…

Harry Singh. Photo: Area Specialist

Harry Singh goes from strength to strength with Area Specialist.
Starting from scratch after arriving from India he now leads a 13-person team managing 375 properties across Melbourne's west. More here.

Arden Savio joins Adrian William. Photo: Adrian William

Top Under 30 agent Arden Savio joins Adrian William.
The rising Inner West specialist brings his innovative buyer-focused approach to the leading Sydney agency. More here.

RE/MAX Australia's Chris Fox, RE/MAX Sunshine broker/owners Kyle Mian and Gus Da Silva, and RE/MAX Australia Managing Director Joel Davoren. Photo: RE/MAX

RE/MAX expands on Sunshine Coast.
Kyle Mian and Gus Da Silva are launching RE/MAX Sunshine in Maroochydore bringing their commercial and residential expertise to the region. More here.

Ted Dwyer and James Linacre. Photo: Ray White

Ted Dwyer launches RWC MC in Melbourne.
Following in his late father's footsteps, the commercial real estate veteran brings 15 years of experience to establish the new venture in the CBD. More here.

James Daniel. Photo: NGFarah Real Estate

James Daniel brings back the ‘care factor’.
The NGFarah Head of Leasing is transforming property management with his innovative approach and quick turnaround success. More here.

Ray White has partnered with Collingwood. Photo: Ray White

Ray White teams up with AFL heavyweights. 
The real estate group has secured three-year partnerships with both Collingwood and Sydney Swans focused on high-performance collaboration. More here.

Also…

Jeff Moxham takes charge at Knight Frank Western Sydney. 
The industry veteran brings 26 years of experience to head investment sales in a region where his family's real estate legacy spans five generations. More here.

Christie's International Real Estate enters Hong Kong.
Industry veteran Samson Law will lead the new luxury brokerage with plans to double his team of 10 agents within a year. More here.

Adam Elsherif launches LJ Hooker Sunbury. 
The former independent agent has rebranded his business in Melbourne's fastest-growing suburb to tap into the area's development boom. More here.

Buxton launches new Elwood office.
Top performers Zoe Cherrie and Dave Seeber will lead the strategic expansion along Melbourne's prestigious bayside corridor. More here.

Harrison Shaw launches Belle Property Hervey Bay. 
The high-performing Fraser Coast agent will lead the brand's newest Queensland office in the growing coastal market. More here.

Jason Li and Lisa Van launch in Baulkham Hills.
The husband and wife team have opened a new Laing+Simmons office as part of the network's expansion across Sydney. More here.

Sam Embling takes top retail role at CBRE. The former London director moves to Sydney to lead retail tenant representation across Australia and New Zealand. More here.

Besser & Co

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