A recent survey from online career community CareerBliss identifies Coldwell Banker Real Estate Chief Executive Officer, Jim Gillespie, as one of the 10 most admired CEOs across 3,400 companies. Gillespie was chosen from an analysis of more than 10,000 respondents who graded vision and leadership.
Gillespie was the only representative from the real estate industry on the top 10 list. He was joined in the top 10 list by CEOs from companies such as Amazon, FedEx and Qualcomm.
“I think many of us get into real estate because we feel that we have a higher calling to help people live the Dream of Homeownership and Jim Gillespie has always been an inspiration for agents like me,” says Jessica Edwards, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Consumer Specialist, and an agent in Wilmington, N.C.
“I’ve worked in different positions in the Coldwell Banker brand for 35 years in real estate, and began as an agent myself,” says Gillespie. “Receiving an honor like this, from our network of trusted agents and brokers across the globe, humbles me because I have stood in their shoes, and it motivates me to do the best job that I possibly can.”
Reviews of Coldwell Banker Real Estate also ranked the brand above the real estate industry average in the following key areas:
· Growth opportunities
· Work-life balance
· Career advancement
· Senior management
· Overall ranking
“CEOs should be honored to be recognized as a CareerBliss Happiest CEO,” says Heidi Golledge, CEO and co-founder of CareerBliss. “This data is derived from thousands of independent reviews on CEOs and their leadership and vision for their company. Jim Gillespie is hailed as a wise and true business leader who is dedicated to a common vision that produces lasting results and opportunities.”
For more information, visit www.coldwellbanker.com.
