Mr Coulson said he felt very privileged and humbled to take the role of CEO.
“The Ray White Group has had extraordinary growth under Carey and, with our strong leadership through our business owners, the Ray White Group has an ambitious direction which I’m proud to be given the opportunity to lead,” he said.
“Market conditions have changed and will continue to ebb and flow. It is our businesses ability to navigate these changes successfully that sets them apart.”
“A focus on real-time data has been emphasized over the past two years and has given us a leading-edge position in our ability to understand and relate to market conditions.”
Ray White New Zealand started operations as United Realty in September 1993. This transition took place in September 1997 when United Realty became known as Ray White United. In October 1999 Ray White United transitioned to Ray White. During this time Carey Smith became CEO and has led the group on a journey of persistence, determination and ambition.
The brand has undergone three further transitions, from Ray White Real Estate to Ray White, and has established a strong partnership with the very best business leaders within the industry as members. Ray White today has 195 offices transacting $21.72 billion worth of real estate and managing more than 20,000 properties for landlords throughout the country.
Ray White Managing Director Dan White said the transition of leadership in New Zealand was one of the very best examples of planning the ongoing leadership journey of the business.
“The growth of Ray White New Zealand under Carey’s leadership is both unrivaled and remarkable, and such success only occurs with the finest leadership that not only attracts talent but also provides an environment that supports and challenges all members to thrive and reach their potential,” Mr White said.
“Carey, along with our NZ business owners, has created an extraordinary business with momentum that Daniel will continue to build upon. This new structure will ensure that Carey will continue to have an enormous impact right across our group.
“Our leadership team led by Daniel Coulson, Treena Drinnan and Stephanie Watson in New Zealand continues to be an outstanding example of leadership and a team that creates extraordinary results.”
