Toronto-based Peerage Realty Partners’ former CEO, Gavin Swartzman, will become president of Christie’s International Real Estate in June.  

Co-CEOs Thad Wong and Mike Golden announced the hire at Christie’s International’s annual conference earlier this month. In his new role, Swartzman will oversee the company’s global expansion and strategy.  

Swartzman spent 11 years at Peerage, a holding company that owns and operates brokerage firms in the United States and Canada. Its companies include affiliates of Christie’s International Real Estate and Sotheby’s International Realty, among other brands. T360 ranked it No. 10 in the U.S. for 2024 sales volume. 

“My initial exposure to the distinctive enterprise of luxury real estate was through my work with long-time Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate Chestnut Park,” Swartzman said in a press release. “This formative experience, early in my industry career, established my passion for this specialized segment of the business and the people who support it. 

“Christie’s International Real Estate has the opportunity to be the preeminent luxury real estate brand in the world, and I’m very much looking forward to collaborating with our affiliates, agents and management team to realize that vision.”  

Before Peerage, Swartzman worked in senior leadership roles in finance, franchise development, mergers and acquisitions, asset management and management consulting in a variety of industries. He holds a master’s degree in finance and accounting from the University of Waterloo in Ontario. 

“Gavin brings a resume and skillset to Christie’s International Real Estate that is one of one,” Wong said. “I can’t name another leader in this industry who has overseen multiple brokerage firms; has walked in the shoes of our affiliates; has experience with some of the most respected brands in luxury real estate; has an extensive background in M&A; and has managed in both public and private companies.”