Mike Golden

Mike Golden helped engineer a significant industry event in 2025: the sale of the company to Compass, while continuing to lead both distinct brands under the new parent company. This pivotal move preserved the unique value proposition of both the Chicago brokerage powerhouse and the premier global luxury network, demonstrating Golden’s visionary leadership.

Throughout 2025, Golden spearheaded substantial global growth for Christie’s International Real Estate, adding 10 new affiliates across dynamic international markets, including Mexico, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and Bulgaria. He also worked with his teams to refine and strengthen @properties’ signature “private-to-prominent” listing strategy, which champions off-MLS marketing to build momentum leading to a full public offering.

Golden’s greatest reward from his career is “creating a company that empowers others to grow—whether through affiliates expanding globally or employees advancing their careers.”

“That ripple effect—of growth, opportunity and impact—continues to inspire me,” he says. For Golden, being nominated as a Newsmaker is a “privilege” that “reinforces that staying true to your values—service, innovation and collaboration—still resonates.”