Key facts
- Huskey will transition to executive chairman of Premier Sotheby's International Realty on January 1, 2027.
- Jackie Thiel will take over as CEO.
- Huskey will remain vice chairman of Peerage Realty Partners and Peerage Group Sotheby's International Realty.
- The leadership change has been in development for two years.
- Premier Sotheby's has grown to approximately 1,200 advisers in over 40 offices.
Budge Huskey, CEO of Premier Sotheby's International Realty for a decade, will step down from his operational role on January 1, 2027, to become executive chairman. The transition marks the culmination of a two-year succession plan, with current president Jackie Thiel set to assume the CEO position. Huskey will also continue his roles as vice chairman at Peerage Realty Partners and Peerage Group Sotheby's International Realty. He stated that the move was his decision, driven by the company's strong performance and Thiel's readiness to lead. In his new capacity, Huskey will focus on strategic initiatives, growth, industry relations, and company culture, while Thiel will manage day-to-day operations.