Real Estate Institute of Australia ACT chief executive officer resigns

Real Estate Institute of the ACT will be looking for a new chief executive officer after long-time chief Michelle Tynan resigned.

Tynan will take on the chief executive officer position at the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania. 

REIA national board director Craig Bright paid tribute to Tynan on Friday night at the Real Estate Institute of the ACT’s Awards for Excellence for her dedication to the industry over the last eight years,

“Michelle is Tasmania’s gain and our great loss,” he said.

“It is very true to say that Michelle was no shrinking violet, and I have experienced that personally. We are the smallest institute in the country, and under Michelle’s guidance, we have always batted well outside of our weight.”

Bright praised Tynan for her commitment to REIACT and its members, particularly amid the pandemic.

“There was a complete sense of panic. Michelle was determined to navigate these disastrous circumstances for our members in order to ensure the industry could continue to function,” he said

“But it was Michelle’s tremendous communication skills that came to the fall with a constant flow of communication to keep our members informed … We all remember the virtual inspections, eviction prohibitions and rent reductions. Michelle took these issues on head-on, whether or not it involved conflict or just a common sense approach.”

Speaking on her departure, Tynan said it was an “honour and privilege” to have worked at REIACT since joining in 2014.

“Having taken over the role as CEO in 2017, the challenge of reinvigorating the institute and its engagement with industry was at the forefront of all decisions made. I am proud of the focus I have been able to maintain to deliver meaningful advocacy and benefits to members that have improved and complemented their businesses,” she said.

“I have been privileged to have been able to draw on so much expertise and collaboration from all REIACT members during my tenure.

“This engagement from all members has been the highlight of my role, whatever I have asked of our industry experts, they have always delivered.”

Tynan’s last day as REIACT chief executive officer will be October 21 with the REIACT board now looking for a new chief executive.