SANTA FE, NM.- Christie抯 Great Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Christie抯 International, the world抯 preeminent fine arts auctioneer, has announced the appointment of three regional vice presidents. This new level of senior management is the cornerstone of Christie抯 Great Estates global expansion strategy and strengthens its comprehensive real estate services to its network of brokers and to buyers and sellers of luxury properties and of fine and decorative arts.

Kay Coughlin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Christie抯 Great Estates, noted, 揟hese regional vice presidents further enhance the professional level of service we offer. This will allow our clients to have even greater exposure to the cutting-edge marketing solutions that are only available through Christie抯 and Christie抯 Great Estates. This new business strategy will link our real estate and collecting clients more closely. For those clients who buy or sell real estate often will want to purchase art and antiques for their new home as well as consigning items for auction that they no longer wish to keep�.

In collaboration with the company抯 select group of real estate brokers, the three new regional vice presidents are responsible for providing marketing expertise and global connections to bring buyers and sellers together throughout the world. Additionally, the management team will appoint new affiliates and oversee regional activity.

Liz Anderson Fitzgerald has been named Vice President, Western Region. She assumes responsibility for cultivating client relationships in partnership with the exclusive affiliate real estate offices in 10 Western states, as well as Alaska, HHaHawaii, Western Canada, and Baja California, Mexico. Fitzgerald brings 25 years of experience in the industry and previously served as general manager of RE/MAX Real Estate Services in Orange County, California. Prior to this, she was the Executive Vice President of Fred Sands Affiliates, a 42-office franchise division. Fitzgerald is based in Newport Beach, California.

Clair Martin III assumes responsibility as Vice President for the Northeast Region, which encompasses the area from Maine to Washington, DC, and the island of Bermuda. With more than 25 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate sales, Martin began his foray into real estate with a Masters in Architecture from Harvard University. Since that time, he has worked at Sotheby抯 International Realty; founded the Capital Properties Group for Weichert Realtors in New Jersey; and established Deux Amis, a design studio devoted to the revival of 18th-Century art forms. He will maintain offices at Christie抯 North American headquarters at 20 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

Richard M. Moeser is the newly appointed Vice President for the Southeast Region, which includes, the Caribbean islands, Central America, and South America. Moeser previously worked with Sotheby抯 International Realty, beginning in 1987 as the company抯 European Liaison and Referral Coordinator in New York before moving to Boston in 1990 to share the management of the New England affiliate offices. Finally, Moeser served as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for the Southeastern U.S. and the islands. His office is in Palm Beach, Florida.

In addition to new business development and implementation of the corporate expansion plan, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Gregory G. Antonsen will administer the company抯 North American operations, oversee the USA regional offices, and manage business activity in the mid-central region. He will maintain offices at the corporate headquarters in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

As Director of Real Estate in Europe, Joachim Wrang-Wid閚 manages all of the company抯 European activities, including researching and recruiting real estate brokers and implementing marketing programs. Formerly with Deloitte & Touche Real Estate Solutions in Copenhagen and London, Wrang-Wid閚 joined Christie抯 Great Estates in 2004 and has 17 years of experience in both commercial and residential real estate. Wrang-Wid閚 is based in London at Christie抯 worldwide headquarters.

Another key management appointment is Jenny Bishop, Vice President, Director of Marketing. Prior to moving to Santa Fe, Bishop had a career in New York City. Bishop, with a 20-year career in publishing and marketing, was most recently Associate Publisher for The Golfer magazine.

In a statement, Coughlin said, 揟here has never been a greater opportunity or greater need to expand and enhance our global marketing programs. Each member of our new management team has in-depth real estate market knowledge, exceptional professional achievements, and full commitment to our growth strategies.�

Christie抯 Great Estates is the largest international network of real estate brokers dedicated to the marketing and sale of luxury properties. This carefully selected network of real estate firms includes 650 offices and approximately 15,000 estate agents in 19 countries, offering local expertise combined with worldwide reach. The company highlights its international offerings in its quarterly Christie抯 Great Estates magazine and on its Web site, www.christiesgreatestates.com.