KRISTINE NEWELL NAMED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

CHARLOTTE, N.C., January 19, 2021 (Newswire.com) - Premier Sotheby's International Realty announced today that Kristine Newell has been appointed to the role of senior vice president of the $7 billion real estate company. In this position, she will be responsible for directly overseeing the brokerage's Central Florida, North Carolina and Tampa Bay region operations in addition to working with the CEO on overall strategy for the company.

A seasoned sales leader, Kristine previously served on the leadership team for William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, where she successfully led multiple offices to achieve No. 1 market share in Connecticut and Massachusetts and continuous growth in several regions. Recognized for her tenacity and passion for inspiring others, she earned numerous accolades, including two consecutive Manager of the Year awards. Her extensive background in real estate also includes 13 years as a top-producing sales associate.

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"Kristine is a most important addition to our leadership team and a sign of our continued growth and success. She brings a deep understanding of the power of our brand and a wealth of experience in luxury real estate to this critical new role. Her track record of building successful sales offices and her results-driven mindset will ensure our vision as the leader in luxury real estate."

• Budge Huskey, president and chief executive officer, Premier Sotheby's International Realty

"I am excited to assume this role within one of the top brokerages in the country and a leader within the Sotheby's International Realty® network. Helping top sales professionals elevate their business has been a passion of mine throughout my career, and I look forward to working closely with Budge and the entire team to take the company even further."        

            —Kristine Newell, senior vice president, Premier Sotheby's International Realty

About Premier Sotheby's International Realty

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, the company has over 1,400 associates and employees in over 40 locations throughout Florida and North Carolina. Premier Sotheby's International Realty also benefits from an association with the storied Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. The brokerage is a division of The Lutgert Companies, a prominent member of Southwest Florida's business community since 1964. For more information, visit premiersothebysrealty.com.

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Source: Premier Sotheby's International Realty