Kay & Burton bolsters leadership ranks with three senior appointments

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Aug 29, 2022

Kay & Burton bolsters leadership ranks with three senior appointments

Mornington Peninsula-based Tom Barr-Smith appointed Executive Director - Group Board Member, Stonnington-based Nicole Gleeson and Andrew Sahhar elevated to Directors.

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L-R Ross Savas Managing Director, Tom Barr-Smith Executive Director - Group Board Member, Scott Tanner Executive Chairman

Kay & Burton is celebrating the start of the spring selling season with a suite of new senior appointments.

Mornington Peninsula-based Tom Barr-Smith has been appointed Executive Director - Group Board Member, while Stonnington-based Nicole Gleeson and Andrew Sahhar have been elevated to Directors.

Kay & Burton Executive Chairman Scott Tanner says the three appointments were testament to the hard work, dedication and leadership each of the members display.

"Tom, Nicole and Andrew are all highly respected within Kay & Burton, the real estate industry more broadly and of course within their markets," Mr Tanner says.

"Kay & Burton holds a strong position within our core markets and we are now in a position to grow - this next generation of leaders is paramount to that growth. These appointments will not only see three outstanding agents flourish witin their leadership roles, but it will create more professional development and personal growth opportunities across the company."

"It's an exciting time for Kay & Burton, and this forms part of our wider strategy as we bring the company into a new era of real estate."

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Image: Ross Savas Managing Director, Andrew Sahhar Director, Scott Tanner Executive Chairman and Nicole Gleeson Director Source: Kay & Burton

Mr Barr-Smith has almost two decades of experience and has achieved some of the highest sales on record for the Mornington Peninsula. The Mornington Peninsula is a significant growth market for Kay & Burton and Tom's appointment to the Group Board ensures the needs of Peninsula clients and team members are directly represented.

“I have watched the company evolve extensively over the years and I’m thrilled to be stepping into my new role as we focus on maintaining our growth, ensuring we continue to deliver the level of service Kay & Burton has become known for, and further strengthening us as market leaders,” Mr Barr Smith says.

Ms Gleeson and Mr Sahhar have enjoyed a strikingly similar trajectory since joining Kay & Burton. Offered Partnership in 2019, awarded for being among the top sales performers last financial year, and now recognition for their outstanding contribution to Kay & Burton with Director status in 2022.

Ms Gleeson expressed her gratitude following the announcement, “To be able to join the strong leadership cohort at Kay & Burton as a female Director and share in the same values and vision is very special,” she says. “And to be trusted with the development of the business and the agents within it is a privilege.”

Mr Sahhar says he is excited to be stepping into the Directorship in what is a pivotal time for the company which has a transformative 12 months ahead, “Kay & Burton is in a terrific position of growth with so many exciting developments to come within the next year,” he said.

“We are excited to be investing in our business and our people, and it’s great to be recognised as a leader and be able to pass on my knowledge and experience to help achieve the goals we have outlined.”