Chris joins New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty with a background in senior leadership roles in New Zealand, Australia and the SEA region within industries such as FMCG and Customer Experience Improvement services. As former General Manager Residential for Bayleys Chris also has knowledge of the real estate business and the requirements to grow a multi branch network of profitable locations. Based in Auckland Chris's role is focused on spearheading the growth of the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty brand in the Auckland and North Island region, both from our existing network of offices and the opening of new locations in specifically targeted areas. A former full time musician, Chris still plays professionally as time allows as lead guitarist with "Shane Cortese and The 8 Track Band".