Sotheby's appoint new Hamilton Island head of operations

Sotheby’s has appointed a new head to its operation in the Whitsundays.

Hamilton Island Realty principal Wayne Singleton has been recruited.

Singleton has represented buyers and sellers of property in Hamilton Island since 2002 having transacted over 350 property sales on Hamilton Island totalling $300 million in property sales on Hamilton Island alone.

He has personally bought and sold five properties on the island.

“I’m really excited to bring Sotheby’s International Realty to the Whitsundays,” he said.

“The global network will provide un-precedented international exposure for the region’s lifestyle and real estate – putting us on the world stage.

“Couple this with our local expertise and knowledge and we are now able to provide a service to our clients like no other.”

Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur said the Whitsunday region had always featured in the company’s growth plans.

“Our own Carol Carter has done an amazing job servicing the high end from our Gold Coast office, but in addition we always wanted a physical presence and that takes the right person,” Arthur said.

“We believe we have that with Wayne who brings his immense experience to the region, and specifically Hamilton Island.”

Arthur said the company had achieved numerous significant sales in the past 12 months, including including Mandalay House, Aqua and Botanica.

“Our ability to attract buyers to the region is unsurpassed, pulling from our private clients across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, New Zealand, and our 970 offices across the globe,” Arthur said.

“We bring a different value proposition and capability to the region. Our expansion into the Whitsunday region complements our office in Port Douglas which has enjoyed great success since opening.”

It follows the recent opening of the company’s Port Douglas office.