World Class is about learning from the very best, bringing together leadership, innovation and ideas inspired by global excellence.
This year’s theme celebrates the businesses and individuals setting the direction for the future of the property sector, not following the industry, but helping lead it.
From world-class speakers and pioneering businesses to the UK agents raising standards every day, EA Masters 2026 will explore what it truly means to lead with ambition, clarity and vision in a rapidly changing industry.
The world’s leading agents from the UK, Ireland, UAE, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and USA bring you their current strategies and tactics.
Meet the contributors that’ll bring the EA Masters World Class Conference to life on 3rd November
John McGrath – Australia
John McGrath is one of Australia’s most influential real estate leaders, having built the McGrath brand over four decades. His philosophy is remarkably simple: think big, maintain world-class standards and create “raving fans” by delivering exceptional service, every single time. “Guiding you home.”
Guy Gittins – UK
Guy Gittins leads one of the UK estate agency’s most iconic brands. Since returning to Foxtons as CEO, he has spearheaded a dramatic turnaround by restoring the culture, confidence and challenger mentality that made the business famous.
Stefanie Dobro – Australia
Stefanie Dobro is a Founder with a refreshingly human approach to real estate. Built around values including “Be a good human”, her team has since sold more than $1 billion of property.
Damian Hackett – Australia
Damian Hackett is founder and CEO of Place, Brisbane’s 640-strong real estate powerhouse. Having more than doubled the business since Covid, Damian has built a unique model combining local entrepreneurship with world-class marketing, technology and training.
Marian Finnegan – Ireland
Marian Finnegan leads Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland’s largest estate agency group. With a background in economics and 30 years in property, Marian brings a powerful perspective on data-led decision making, strategic growth and building exceptional teams.
Mike Green – New Zealand
Mike Green leads Harcourts internationally, spanning more than 860 offices and 6,000 team members across 11 countries. He brings a fascinating perspective on achieving extraordinary global growth while continuing to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Chris Rosindale – UK
From frontline negotiator to COO of the UK’s largest estate agency group, Chris Rosindale now leads more than 1,200 branches across 80 brands, bringing an unrivalled perspective on leadership, scale and the future of estate agency.
Jason Tebb – UK & Europe
Jason Tebb is President of OnTheMarket, bringing more than two decades of experience across estate agency, property and technology. Having previously built and exited his own private-equity-backed agency, he now leads one of the UK’s major residential property marketplaces as part of CoStar Group.
Megan Sullivan – USA
Megan Sullivan is an award-winning Douglas Elliman agent specialising in high-end clients from sport and entertainment. Named Inman’s 2026 Most Innovative Agent, she brings a fascinating perspective on winning at the very top of the luxury property market.
Spiro Drossos – Australia
Spiro Drossos is one of Australian real estate’s standout leaders, having built the multi-award-winning Barry Plant Eastern Group. A three-time Victorian Salesperson of the Year, his leadership helped Barry Plant Manningham become Australia’s first agency to win the AREA Australian Residential Agency of the Year back-to-back.
Richard Waind – UAE
Richard Waind leads Betterhomes, one of the UAE’s leading real estate businesses. Overseeing more than 300 agents, Richard has guided the business through extraordinary volatility while growing market share in one of the world’s most competitive property markets.
Christopher Watkin – UK
Known across UK estate agencies as the “Property Stato”, Christopher Watkin has become one of the industry’s most recognisable commentators. Through his UK Property Market Stats Show and famous Grantham sofa interviews, he cuts through the headlines with live market data and conversations with leading industry figures.
Seth Watts – Australia
Seth Watts is an award-winning entrepreneur and technologist with more than 25 years’ experience across software, fintech and PropTech. Now co-founder of Prepared, he is using AI to rethink property transactions — and has become a prominent Australian voice on putting AI to work in real estate.
Christopher Mourd – Australia
Christopher Mourd brings more than 30 years of real estate experience to his role leading franchising at McGrath. His career has included responsibility for a network of more than 500 LJ Hooker offices, before returning to help grow one of Australia’s leading residential real estate groups.
Tony Jenkins – New Zealand
Tony Jenkins has spent more than 30 years in real estate, building and leading businesses across New Zealand. Managing Director of Harcourts Holmwood, he is a Harcourts Hall of Fame inductee and REINZ Life Member, recognised for his contribution to the industry and commitment to developing high-performing teams.
Joanna Knight OBE – UK
Joanna Knight OBE is CEO of Leaders.inc and a highly respected business leader with a track record of driving growth and transformation. As former CEO of Moneypenny, she played a key role in scaling the business into one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, while working closely with leaders across the property sector. Awarded an OBE for her contribution to positive change, Joanna brings a compelling perspective on leadership, innovation, growth and how to unlock the full potential of people and businesses.
Lucia Fox
Lucia Fox has hosted EA Masters and its predecessor awards for more than a decade. Her presenting career includes Eurosport, ITV, Formula One Digital and Sky, alongside property broadcasting and major industry awards.
Peter Knight – UK
Peter Knight is the founder of Leaders.inc and the driving force behind EA Masters and the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards. An international business speaker, Non-Executive Director and experienced estate agency coach, he has spent decades helping agency owners build stronger, more profitable and more valuable businesses. Peter is also a published author of HEMP – The Highly Effective Marketing Plan and co-founder of Agents Giving, bringing a wealth of practical insight into leadership, growth and the future of the industry.