NAR appoints former Etihad Airways exec to lead event strategy
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is continuing to revamp its leadership team. On Friday, the trade association announced the appointment of Amanda Whitehead as its new vice president of event strategy and member engagement.
“As NAR charts a new path and as part of our strategic efforts to continue to add and prove value to Realtors, we are transforming our events business to be a bigger and more inclusive space for industry leaders and practitioners to convene and help define the future of real estate,” Nykia Wright, the CEO of NAR, said in a statement.
Like Wright, Whitehead is joining NAR from outside the real estate industry, most recently having served as the director of event and business development in North America for Etihad Airways. During her time with Etihad, Whitehead executed over 350 events, which included partnerships with Special Olympics, New York Fashion Week, the Professional Golfers Association and Formula 1.
In her new role at NAR, Whitehead will be tasked with elevating the trade group’s events portfolio.
“Amanda’s leadership and global expertise will help us produce experiences that welcome and empower Realtors to grow their businesses and shape the industry,” Elizabeth Ranno, NAR’s senior vice president of education & events, said in a statement.
Whitehead’s appointment is effective as of Sept. 30.
