THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland has appointed Antonia Mercorella as chief executive officer, the first female CEO and also the youngest person ever appointed to lead the institute.
REIQ Chairman Rob Honeycombe said Mercorella, who has acted in the position since June, would lead a renewed focus within the organisation.
“Although we engaged expert recruiters to conduct a national search, ultimately the best person for the job was already working with us.
“Back in June, Antonia stepped in to stabilise the organisation at a critical time following the sudden departure of the previous CEO. In this role she has demonstrated a commitment to refocus the REIQ on its core business of supporting members in every aspect of their work,” Honeycombe said.
Mercorella has worked with the REIQ as general counsel and then as deputy CEO since January 2011. She has also worked as principal legal advisor to the REISA, and as a commercial lawyer specialising in property and real estate.
Australian Property Journal
