The Christie’s International Real Estate 2025 Summit, held May 4-8 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, brought together broker-owners and agents from 34 countries to explore key themes of optimizing business and leveraging relationships.
Six PureWest agents participated in the Summit and were awarded the 2025 Christie’s Luxury Specialist designation, honoring their expertise in delivering exceptional service to high-end clients. Together, they celebrated the network’s successes, learned from industry leaders, and collaborated with affiliates worldwide.
Left to right: Nancy Curtiss, Paul Reizen, Sheila Larsen, Valerie Johnson
Owners Summit
Masters Circle Summit
Christie’s International Real Estate co-CEOs Mike Golden and Thad Wong kicked off the summit, reflecting on the network’s achievements in 2024, including its expansion into new markets and strengthened collaboration with Christie’s art and luxury business. Helena Moyas de Forton, managing director for EMEA and APAC, shared insights into the global expansion plans for 2025 and beyond.
A range of notable panelists and speakers presented, like Joanne Smith, former Chief People Officer, Delta Airlines; world-renowned portrait photographer and activist Platon; Alejandra Rositto, CEO of Bottega Veneta Americas; Molly Bloom, entrepreneur and author of the memoir, “Molly’s Game;” and Robert Frank, best-selling author and wealth editor at CNBC.
“Our network continues to thrive because of the incredible brokerages we’re proud to call partners, many of which joined us in New York,” said Golden. “We look forward to continuing to build the Christie’s International Real Estate brand alongside the world’s best real estate professionals, who bring deep local expertise, a passion for innovation, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service in the luxury space.”
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