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Xp Realty has announced two high‑profile promotions that signal its commitment to growth and operational excellence. Carrie Lysenko, formerly the chief executive of Zoocasa—a Canadian subsidiary of eXp—has been named chief technology officer. She succeeds Sumanth Kamath, who departed in 2024 to pursue other leadership opportunities. Lysenko’s tenure at Zoocasa was marked by the seamless rollout of its platform across North America; as CTO she will now steer eXp’s innovation roadmap, aiming to streamline agent workflows and boost productivity.

    In a parallel move, Holly Mabery, who joined eXp in 2018 as a broker and rose through the ranks to senior vice president of brokerage operations, has been promoted to the company’s inaugural chief brokerage officer. Mabery’s new mandate focuses on enhancing the brokerage experience, with an emphasis on safety, compliance, and support. CEO Leo Pareja highlighted the synergy between the two appointments: “Carrie creates technology that agents actually want to use, and Holly builds the brokerage operational trust that allows them to sleep at night.” He added that the changes underscore eXp’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and the people who drive the firm forward.

    The real‑estate sector, home to millions of agents and over 100,000 brokerages, sees leaders rise and shift roles regularly. eXp’s latest moves exemplify this trend, positioning the company to better serve its network of agents and clients.

    Meanwhile, Howard Hanna Real Estate, a family‑owned brokerage with nearly four decades of leadership, announced that Annie Hanna Cestra, long‑time COO, has been elected chair of the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission. Cestra previously served on the commission’s board from 2003 to 2018 and was appointed chair by the governor in 2007. As chair, she will oversee regulatory initiatives and ensure that licensing and educational standards meet the evolving needs of the market. “I am honored to be elected Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission,” Cestra said. “Pennsylvania’s real‑estate market plays a vital role in our economy and in the lives of millions of residents. I look forward to working with fellow commissioners, industry stakeholders, and the public to keep our standards strong and responsive to today’s sellers, buyers, and professionals.”