Dermot Buffini makes way for Brother Brian as CEO of the coaching company

The renowned real estate coaching agency Buffini & Company is putting the CEO reins back in the hands of its founder.

Dermot Buffini, brother of company founder Brian Buffini, announced Monday that he is stepping down from his position as CEO after a 13-year tenure. Brian Buffini, who first founded his coaching company in 1996, will now take on the role of chairman and CEO.

“Today, Buffini & Company celebrates its 30th anniversary, and Dermot has been an integral part of that journey over the past 26 years,” Brian Buffini said in a statement. “I am grateful for his impact and leadership for our organization and I am excited about this next chapter of growth. Dermot’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Buffini & Company into the industry leader it is today.”

Dermot has helped usher in an era of global expansion and growth for the coaching company, the statement said. With the transition, he will take on a role as a management advisor and international brand ambassador. His responsibilities include supporting international growth, advancing sponsorship and partnership strategies, and scheduling speaking engagements with industry leaders. Dermot will also continue to host The nosy CEO on YouTube, a show in which he interviews CEOs and entrepreneurs that has amassed 115,000 subscribers in less than a year.

“After 13 incredibly rewarding years as CEO, I am proud of what our team has achieved at a time of meaningful change in the real estate industry,” Dermot Buffini said in a statement. “The new year brings new opportunities, and I am excited to continue inspiring leaders through lectures, international expansion, strategic partnerships and The nosy CEO. Buffini & Company is well positioned for continued success.”

Buffini & Company has trained more than 4 million professionals in 45 countries and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

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