Preston Baker’s new CEO eyes national expansion

Yorkshire estate agent, Preston Baker, has made a major new appointment, welcoming Tom Kirk as its new CEO.

Tom, who has extensive agency experience, is excited to join Preston Baker at a time when it has recently transitioned from an employed agency to a fully self-employed model, with a growing team of self-employed Associates.

“The support provided to Preston Baker Associates through marketing, technology, mentoring and leadership training, is second-to-none and allows them to concentrate on doing the job of looking after home movers and delivering a premium service, and I am really looking forward to expanding the company further, and recruiting more high calibre Associates,” commented Tom.

Group CEO, Ian Preston, said: “Tom brings a wealth of agency experience with him that we know will be invaluable in taking Preston Baker Estate Agency to the next level and driving our expansion plans. We are thrilled to have him join us.”

Tom previously worked with The Agency UK, a nationwide network of bespoke personal estate agents, was Chief Product Officer for Boomin, and Sales Director for Purplebricks in both the UK and US, after starting his career in the traditional sector operating as a Branch Manager for Reeds Rains and Hunters. Tom is also a professional football referee.

Tom added: “All my experience in estate agency has shown me that the way forward is a model like the one Preston Baker has adopted, with self-employed Associates supported by a strong, reputable brand, allowing them to spend time with home movers and deliver the best possible outcomes.”