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. Scott Hurlock has been appointed senior vice president of strategic growth at Christie’s International Real Estate, a new role created to expand the firm’s luxury portfolio. With more than two decades of sales and marketing experience across national and global brands—HomeSmart, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Realogy (now Anywhere), and most recently Engel & Völkers, where he served as SVP of expansion—Hurlock will drive growth by forging new alliances, nurturing existing affiliates, and pursuing mergers and acquisitions. He praised Christie’s as a leading luxury brand, noting its top‑tier brokerage operations, marketing, technology, and affiliate services, and expressed excitement about building on its legacy to establish the world’s premier luxury real‑estate network. Christie’s president Gavin Swartzman highlighted Hurlock’s impressive track record, industry relationships, and knack for spotting high‑potential leadership in the luxury sector, stating that his strategic insight will be pivotal as the company enters its next growth phase.