Issue 2 2020

CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 2 2020 5 , Cleareye.ai announc- es Miles Everson, CEO of MBO Part- ners, and former PwC US Vice Chair- man and Global Advisory and Consulting Leader, on its Board. Everson has more than three decades of experience of leading and innovating business models. At MBO Partners, Everson is de- livering innovative workforce solu- tions that make it safer and easier for enterprise organizations and top independent professionals to work together. Through its pro- prietary platform, MBO has built a comprehensive workforce eco- system that fuels both sides of the independent economy. MBO is helping thousands of people do the work they love, the way the want while helping companies embrace new workforce strate- gies. While with Pricewaterhouse- Coopers, LLP (PwC), he served as lead client service partner on several multi-national clients and several firm leadership roles, in- cluding serving as US Vice Chair- man and Global Advisory and Consulting Leader. Everson’s work was wide-ranging in its impact, touching more than 60,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. Notably, Everson was the ex- ecutive sponsor and strategic visionary behind the PwC Talent Exchange, a breakthrough initia- tive to allow PwC Advisory more effective access to independent professional talent and support an enhanced delivery model for the advisory business. Everson brings his rich experi- ence to play at Cleareye.ai, a Fin- tech Platform with the sole pur- pose of simplifying banking. “I am happy to be on the board of Cleareye.ai which creates a platform designed to help banks offer products and services that are more accessible, affordable and easier to use to millions of consumers and corporate cus- tomers,” said Miles. Welcoming Everson to the board, Mariya George, President and Chief Sales Officer at Cleareye.ai said: “Globally, banks are facing intense competition from Digital players who are more responsive to consumers, more agile with inno- vations and more nimble. Miles’ in- clusion will help the firm use his ex- pertise to create better solutions.” Murali Gopalan, Chief Executive Officer, Cleareye.ai said: “Miles and Cleareye share a common vision, and with his leadership we will realize the full potential of our company, making Cleareye. ai a market leader to accomplish its mission to Simplify Banking. His rich experience will certainly boost our operations.” Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the largest brokerage in the New York Metropolitan area and the second largest independent residential real estate brokerage in the Unit- ed States by sales volume, is pleased to an- nounce that Ann Conroy has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the firm’s Long Island Division. Conroy, who served as presi- dent of the region for Elliman for a decade, is largely credited with turning the firm into the number one brokerage by sales volume on Long Island. In her new role as CEO, Conroy is charged with the strategic expansion of the firm’s Long Island footprint, agent retention and recruitment and implementing the firm’s new technological and brand platforms being rolled out in March. “Ann works diligently each and every day to execute strategies to keep Douglas Elliman Long Island ahead of the competition,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman of Douglas Elliman Realty. “Her hard work and loyalty to our brand and our agents are inspiring and I look forward to Ann’s continued success as CEO.” With over 35 years of experience in the resi- dential real estate business, Conroy is known for her passion for the industry, her love of the agents, her respect for the consumers, and her pride in the Douglas Elliman brand. “I carry the Douglas Elliman brand in my heart,” said Conroy. “My senior management team, managers and agents are the best in the business, and they make me look good every day. I’m honored to take on this new role with the company I love.” Conroy was recognized as Realtor of the Year in May 2018 by Long Island Press, selected as one of Long Island’s 100 Most influential People by Long Island Press in 2019, won the Lifetime Achievement award for Top Real Estate Executive by Richner Communications Herald Community Newspapers in 2019, and was selected as one of Long Island’s 100 Most Influential People by Long Island Press. She is also a member of the board of advisors with BWG Strategy. “We are proud of Ann and all of her accom- plishments and are thrilled to make this ap- pointment,” said Scott Durkin, president and Chief Operating Officer at Douglas Elliman. “Ann is a true professional whose leadership is steeped in intelligence and integrity and I look forward to her continued successes as we enter this new year and decade.” Three Decades of Innovating Business Models Ann Conroy has recently been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Long Island. Cleareye.ai announces Miles Everson, Business Leader and Innovator, on its Board. The strategic visionary is set to the help the company to expand its range.