THE Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed Anna Neelagama as CEO, to replace Jock Kreitals.
President Adrian Kelly said earlier in the year REIA embarked on a recruitment process for a new CEO and received over one hundred applicants for the role.
“We eventually decided upon Anna and I’m delighted to announce her appointment.
“Anna definitely is experienced in the areas of policy and advocacy which amongst other facets, are crucial focuses that REIA works within for the benefit of all estate agents and their employees across Australia,” he added.
Neelagama said she is excited to be taking on the role of CEO.
“I see real estate businesses as the heart of every Australian city and town, and a major contributor to the economic and social wellbeing of this country.
“This is why I am so excited to work with the REIA board, members and Australian agency profession to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the property sector in the post-pandemic world.
“We have a great opportunity to facilitate national solutions to policy that will benefit REIA’s members and the Australian economy,” she said.
Kelly also paid tribute to outgoing CEO Jock Kreitals in navigating the organisation and the wider industry through the current COVID pandemic.
