People Moves: Douglas Elliman appoints new Chief of Staff
NEW YORK (PR Newswire) -- Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the preeminent luxury residential real estate brokerage in the United States, yesterday announced the appointment of Areeje Akhtar Oriol as Chief of Staff to President and Chief Executive Officer Michael S. Liebowitz. In this role, Oriol will work directly with Liebowitz and the firm's senior leadership team on strategic initiatives, organizational alignment and the continued evolution of the platform supporting Elliman's agents and clients worldwide.
Oriol brings more than 15 years of experience in business development and organizational strategy to Elliman, with a consistent focus on companies serving the luxury consumer. Her career spans digital media, global technology firms, and residential real estate, where she has partnered with founders, senior executives, and top-producing professionals to build brands, develop platforms, and drive growth at the highest levels of the market.
As Chief of Staff, Oriol will lead the coordination of cross‑functional priorities, sharpen communication between departments, and drive the efficient execution of strategic decisions across the organization. By closely aligning leadership objectives with day‑to‑day operations, she will play a pivotal role in elevating Douglas Elliman’s internal culture and amplifying its external brand presence.
This appointment highlights Douglas Elliman’s unwavering commitment to building a robust leadership infrastructure that empowers its agents with best‑in‑class resources, technology, and guidance, while consistently delivering exceptional value and highly personalized service to discerning buyers, sellers, and investors around the world.
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