It has been a long path, but the Real Estate Institute of Australia can now introduce their new CEO, Anna Neelagama.

While interviews were being held, outgoing CEO, Jock Kreitals came back to the helm, to steer the real estate body through the unprecedented waters of Coronavirus.

“Earlier in the year REIA embarked on a recruitment process for a new CEO and we received over one hundred applicants for the role," said REIA president Adrian Kelly.

At a Glance:

• Anna Neelagama will take over from Jock Kreitals who had left the position earlier in the year
• Mr Kreitals came back to the REIA to help through the Coronavirus pandemic
• Ms Neelagama has experience in policy and advocacy

"We eventually decided upon Anna and I’m delighted to announce her appointment,” said REIA president Adrian Kelly. 

“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." 

Mr Kelly also acknowledges the work of Mr Kreitals. 

“I’d also like to acknowledge the outstanding leadership provided by our former CEO, Jock Kreitals in particular for his steady hand this year in navigating our organisation and the wider industry through the current COVID pandemic," said Mr Kelly.

"I look forward to Jock continuing to contribute his knowledge and experience to the REIA.” 

Ms Neelagama 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,” said Ms Neelagama.  

"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." 

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