Longtime COO takes the helm at storied luxury
New York real estate
brokerage
NEW YORK ,
Dec. 6,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Warburg, the
premier brokerage that's been at the forefront of New York luxury real estate for more than 100
years, announced today that Kevelyn
Guzman, the firm's Chief Operating Officer (COO), will
become its new leader. A real estate industry veteran, Guzman has
spent over 16 years at Coldwell Banker Warburg, spearheading
numerous projects and initiatives, and providing leadership during
the many ups and downs of the New
York real estate market. Guzman will build a new leadership
team to assist her in the new role.
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"With more than 16 years at this exceptional firm, I've been
privileged to witness its growth and evolution. I'm thrilled to
start a new chapter leading Coldwell Banker Warburg, with my new
title as a Regional Vice President with the Coldwell Banker brand's
national team," said Kevelyn
Guzman. "From navigating through challenging times like
the financial crisis and the pandemic to driving innovation and
growth, including the development of WarburgU and the transition of
Warburg Realty to Coldwell Banker Warburg, it's been an incredible
journey so far. I look forward to building a strong leadership team
and furthering our commitment to excellence in New York's luxury real estate market."
Guzman, a New York City native,
joined Warburg Realty in 2007. In her role as COO, she has overseen
all internal company functions, managed dozens of staff members,
and more than 100 agents across multiple offices. Over the years,
she took the reins on numerous build-outs and renovations, played a
key role in navigating the firm through the 2008-2009 financial
crisis, oversaw a rebuild of the company's IT infrastructure,
launched the development of WarburgU, and was a key player in the
discussions leading to the acquisition of Warburg Realty by
Coldwell Banker Realty in 2021. That same year, she also took point
on the rebranding of the firm under the Coldwell Banker Global
Luxury program; Coldwell Banker Warburg was the first Coldwell
Banker company to be fully branded under that Global Luxury
brand.
"Kevelyn is a natural leader who has a passion not just for
supporting her business and agents, but also the industry at
large,"said Kamini Lane,
president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty. "Beyond her
accomplishments in the brokerage world, I was thrilled when she
helped launch a local chapter of our What Moves Her women's
advocacy initiative to further elevate Coldwell Banker Warburg's
positive impact and reach in the New York
City market. I greatly value the work of Frederick and the
entire Warburg team, and look forward to their new chapter."
Guzman earned a BS in Business Administration from Mercy
University and worked on Wall Street at a real estate investment
firm prior to joining Coldwell Banker Warburg. She has held her
real estate license for more than a decade and is an active member
of CHIEF, a network dedicated to connecting and supporting women
executive leaders. She also spearheaded the introduction of
New York City's "What Moves Her"
chapter, an initiative that focuses on fostering unity, providing
support, and creating opportunities for women. Under her
leadership, the chapter has become a networking hub and Guzman's
efforts in launching it speak to her commitment to advancing
women's roles in business and society.
"As I move into my new role as President Emeritus, I feel
uniquely fortunate to turn the leadership of the company I created
over to the innovative and brilliant Kevelyn Guzman; her 21st-century approach
manifests in every aspect of her work with the company," said
Frederick Warburg Peters.
"Kevelyn's intelligence and creativity leave no doubt that she will
continue to lead our company at the forefront of New York's luxury brokerages — and I will be
there in the office, counseling agents on their deals and cheering
Kevelyn on every day."
About Coldwell Banker Warburg
Coldwell Banker Warburg, formerly Warburg Realty, is a leading
residential real estate brokerage in Manhattan. In 2021, it became the first
company to be fully branded under Coldwell Banker Global Luxury®,
part of Coldwell Banker, one of the oldest and most established
residential real estate leaders in North
America. The legacy firms boast over two centuries of
collective experience, offering agents and their clients a global
network of resources, marketing power, and international presence.
The brokerage is owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
(NYSE:HOUS), the largest full-service residential real estate
services company in the United
States.
Contact:
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Coldwell Banker Warburg
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