REA Group has appointed former Afterpay executive Katrina Konstas as its new Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, with long-serving leader Kul Singh set to depart the business.
Katrina will join REA’s Executive Leadership Team from 1 September, taking responsibility for the group’s sales, marketing and audience functions as Kul moves to an external opportunity.
She joins REA after more than 20 years leading sales and marketing teams, most recently as Country Manager, EVP and Head of Sales, APAC at Afterpay.
Prior to that, Katrina held senior sales, business strategy and marketing roles at American Express.
REA Group Chief Executive Officer Cameron McIntyre said the appointment followed an extensive executive search.
“I am delighted to welcome Katrina to REA Group and I look forward to her impact as we continue to deliver for our customers and consumers,” Cameron said.
“Katrina has a track record of successfully balancing commercial and customer outcomes at scale in complex regulated environments and I have no doubt her wealth of experience will be invaluable at REA.”
Katrina will be based in Sydney and will travel regularly to connect with her teams and customers.
“I’m thrilled to be joining REA and stepping into such an exciting role at this pivotal time for the industry,” Katrina said.
“I’m looking forward to meeting with customers in the coming months and better understanding how REA can continue to support them with leading products and services as their trusted partner.”
Kul is moving to a new opportunity externally and will finish up at REA in August.
Cameron said Kul had been “an integral part of this business for over a decade” and had led significant customer and commercial growth.
“On behalf of REA, I want to thank him for his leadership, his commitment to our customers and his advocacy for better housing outcomes, and we wish him every success in his next role,” Cameron said.
“Kul shared his decision with me earlier this year, and I’m grateful we have been able to work together on a thoughtful transition to ensure continuity for our people, customers and partners.”