Compass promotes a ‘trusted leader’; DeCaro names new execs
After nearly a decade with the company, Rory Golod will now hold an expanded role as president of growth at Compass International Holdings.
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Compass announces 'well-earned promotion'
Compass International Holdings (CIH) has appointed longtime executive Rory Golod to serve as president of growth, a newly created role in which he will focus on helping agents expand their businesses through the company's technology platform.
Golod has been with the company for nearly a decade, most recently as president of growth and communications for Compass prior to the formation of CIH. He previously co-led its brokerage operations, drove national expansion and served as chief of staff to Chairman and CEO Robert Reffkin during Compass' key growth period.
In his expanded role, Golod will oversee platform adoption, agent recruitment, M&A and corporate communications, with a mandate to unify agents across CIH brands and improve productivity through AI-driven tools and coaching, according to a news release.
"Over the past decade, Rory has been a trusted leader with a strong track record of supporting agents and helping them realize their entrepreneurial potential," Reffkin wrote on Instagram. Reffkin congratulated Golod for the "well-earned promotion" in the post and added that he is confident Golod's "agent-first mindset will continue to drive meaningful impact as we bring our network of real estate professionals together on one unified platform."
Golod's appointment follows several recent leadership changes CIH has made since completing its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate. Earlier this month, the company promoted Shay Artzi to serve as chief technology officer and appointed former Anywhere exec Sue Yannaccone to serve as chief operating officer. In another major promotion last month, the company named Neda Navab to serve as president of the holding company.
Luxury auction company expands executive team
A month after DeCaro Auctions introduced Mario Vargas as its new CEO, the luxury real estate auction company has announced several more executive appointments as it eyes international growth opportunities.
"Each member of this team brings deep experience in their respective disciplines, allowing us to elevate the way extraordinary properties are positioned, sold, and experienced globally," Vargas said in a news release.
The six appointments announced this month are:
Scott Haws, chief operating officer
Matthew Rollins, chief marketing officer
Zachary Wright, head of global alliances and partnerships
Chloe Lapierre, property experience director
Alex Alavekios, senior private client advisor
Mitch Abundis, private client advisor and Mexico director
Wright, who brings over three decades of experience in the real estate and auction spaces, said that he is joining the leadership team at a "pivotal moment."
"With a world class team in place, we can expand global partnerships, bring more luxury properties to market, and deliver seamless, high touch experiences for clients across continents," Wright said.
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