The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reached outside of the real estate industry for its leadership by recruiting Nykia Wright as its interim CEO, effective Nov. 20.
Wright was formerly CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times and is co-founder of SonicMessenger, a software-as-a-service startup designed to measure audience engagement by leveraging smart audio. She serves on the boards of the American Cancer Society and the Better Government Association and is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, her alma mater.
Wright will step in for Bob Goldberg, who announced his planned retirement in June. Goldberg will serve as an executive consultant to NAR to help support the transition. The organization is now conducting a search for a permanent CEO.
“We are delighted to welcome Nykia as interim CEO,” said NAR President Tracy Kasper, a Realtor from Nampa, Idaho, and broker-owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Silverhawk Realty. “Her deep experience driving organizational transformation positions her well to advance our strategy, vision and culture initiatives. I look forward to working with her, in partnership with our Leadership Team and staff, to continue strengthening our organization.
“NAR advocates for and empowers people who help families across America realize the dream of homeownership,” Wright said. “I am honored to join the organization at this important moment, when the opportunity to make a difference in the evolving real estate landscape has never been greater. I look forward to getting to work and partnering closely with NAR’s talented staff in the months ahead.”
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I just don’t understand why the NAR would bring in someone as CEO from outside the Real Estate industry, interim or otherwise. I’m sure she’s a smart lady but there are plenty of smart people within the Real Estate industry.
I agree,, why would NAR pass over highly qualified members from within our organization?
Why would someone be willing to take on this role at this time unless they are excell in crisis management. NAR is facing multiple lawsuits and maybe an outside media person is exactly what they need.