by Jordana Springgay | Aug 12, 2026 | Boards & Associations, News
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has appointed an acting chief executive officer to lead the association while interim CEO Cathy Polan remains on a leave of absence. Diane Brisebois has been named to the role on a temporary basis. She spent more than 30...
by Jordana Springgay | Mar 10, 2026 | News
Luigi Favaro/OREA Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) CEO Luigi Favaro will not be returning to the association following a leave of absence that began in November, OREA confirmed in a member communication. In an email sent to members Tuesday morning, OREA...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 7, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Realtor.ca has named its new CEO. Scott Neil has been appointed chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5, 2026, as the listings platform continues its evolution as a standalone, taxable subsidiary of CREA. Neil most recently served as CEO of Kijiji Canada, where he...
by Eric Stober | Jul 25, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
(photo: Luigi Favaro with Cathy Polan) The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has named Luigi Favaro as its next CEO. Favaro, currently VP of partnerships for OREA, will take the helm after 17 years with the association. Favaro will begin as CEO on Sept....
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 25, 2025 | Announcements, Boards & Associations, News
Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has named longtime employee Luigi Favaro its new CEO. The announcement was made at an event at OREA’s headquarters on Friday just before noon. Favaro, currently VP of partnerships, has been with the association for more than 17...
