Anthony Hitt is stepping down as president and CEO of Engel & Völkers America. The brokerage firm announced Tuesday that Hitt will step down from his leadership roles at the end of 2024 to “focus on personal endeavors.”
Hitt began his career at Engel & Völkers Americas in 2010 and has served as CEO and president of the company since 2013.
“Under Anthony’s strong leadership, our company has grown successfully and our global network has further expanded. I would like to thank him for his outstanding contributions and dedication,” said Jawed Barna, CEO of Engel & Völkers Group, in a statement.
According to the company, Stuart Siegel, who is currently the company’s Chief Strategy Officer, will serve as interim president and CEO while Engel & Völkers conducts a search for a permanent replacement.
“Our search for a successor will be focused on identifying the best candidate who will not only be an ideal cultural match, but also have an unwavering commitment to enthusiastically driving the future growth and success of our company ” said an announcement.
Prior to his time at Engel & Völkers America, Hitt spent nearly a decade Sotheby’s International Realtywhere he helped drive the brand’s growth in North America, the Caribbean and Central America.
“Engel & Völkers has been a very important part of my life, and leading this brand has always been more than just a job for me,” Hitt said in a statement. “Development and guidance Engel & Völkers in America has been a true privilege and one of my greatest achievements.
“Thanks to our leadership team, licensing partners and advisors, we have built an exceptional company that continues to set new standards in service and expertise in the industry. Now I feel it is time to step back and leave the company in strong hands while I focus on personal interests. I will always remain a friend of Engel & Völkers and look forward with great pride to seeing its continued growth and success.”
