RE/MAX Holdings (RMAX) promotes Chris Lim to President and expands global sales team
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RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. announced that Chris Lim has been promoted to President and Chief Growth Officer of RE/MAX, LLC. Lim, who joined as Chief Growth Officer in February 2025, will oversee the global network, international growth and long-term brand strategy, reporting to the CEO.
In his new role, Lim will receive an annual base salary of $425,000, be eligible for a long-term equity incentive valued at 200% of base salary in restricted stock units split evenly between performance-based and time-based vesting over three years, and an annual bonus targeted at 70% of base salary. He may also receive a one-time cash bonus equal to his base salary if the company reaches specified revenue or Adjusted EBITDA targets in any quarter through the end of 2027.
The company also expanded its global franchise sales leadership by appointing Pierre Montagna as Vice President of Global Sales and Lisa Sennstrom as Director of Global Sales, highlighting a strategy focused on accelerated global expansion, stronger affiliate support and broader modernization across the RE/MAX network.
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On February 17, 2026, Chris Lim was promoted to President and Chief Growth Officer of RE/MAX, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company (“REMAX”).
Mr. Lim, age 55, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of REMAX since February 2025. Prior to joining REMAX, Mr. Lim worked at At World Holdings since July 2020, serving as President, Christie’s International Real Estate and President and Head of Brand Growth, @properties.
In his new position, Mr. Lim’s annual base salary is $425,000. He will be eligible for an annual long-term incentive grant with a grant date value of 200% of his base salary, which will be 50% performance-based restricted stock units that vest based on Company performance over a three-year period and 50% time-based restricted stock units that vest annually over three years. He will also be eligible for an annual short-term incentive with a target level of 70% of his base salary. Additionally, Mr. Lim is eligible to participate in a bonus program that will pay a special one-time cash bonus equal to his annual base salary if, in any quarter up to and including the quarter ending December 31, 2027, the Company meets a revenue or Adjusted EBITDA target set forth in the bonus program, as further discussed in under Item 5.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on May 20, 2025.
Mr. Lim does not have an employment agreement. He is eligible for pay and benefits under Company policies including the Company’s Severance and Retirement Policy and the Change in Control Severance Plan.
There are no related party transactions between Mr. Lim and the Company as defined in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no family relationships between Mr. Lim and any director, executive officer, or person nominated or chosen to be a director or executive officer of the Company.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. *
On February 18, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding Mr. Lim’s promotion, which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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| RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC. | ||
| Date: February 18, 2026 | By: | /s/ Susie Winders |
| Susie Winders | ||
| Executive Vice President and General Counsel | ||
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
REMAX Advances Global Growth Strategy with Promotion of Chris Lim to President, Welcomes Two New Strategic Sales Leaders
Newly elevated executive leadership and expanded global sales team signal the brand’s future-ready vision and continued momentum as an innovative, iconic global real estate brand
DENVER – REMAX®, the No. 1 name in real estate¹, today announced a major advancement in its global leadership structure with the promotion of Chris Lim to President of REMAX, adding to his existing role of Chief Growth Officer. Also joining the REMAX World Headquarters team are two key leaders in the franchise sales organization: Pierre Montagna as Vice President of Global Sales and Lisa Sennstrom as Director of Global Sales.
Together, these leadership moves reinforce the company’s commitment to accelerated global expansion, strong affiliate support and bold innovation.
Chris Lim Elevated to REMAX President and Chief Growth Officer
Lim, who joined REMAX as Chief Growth Officer in February 2025, now oversees all aspects of the REMAX global network – driving international growth, elevating services for Broker/Owners and agents, and shaping the long-term strategic vision of the brand. He will continue reporting directly to REMAX CEO Erik Carlson.
“Chris is a proven growth leader with a deep understanding of what drives success for agents, franchisees and brands,” said Carlson. “Since joining REMAX, he has brought clarity, energy and momentum to our growth strategy. Elevating Chris to President and Chief Growth Officer reflects both his contributions and our confidence in his vision for the future of REMAX.”
In his tenure with REMAX, Lim has helped drive historic achievements including:
| · | Reaching an all-time high in global agent count |
| · | Introducing new economic model options for Broker/Owners |
| · | Supporting network expansion into six additional countries and welcoming standout conversions including REMAX Hawaii, and REMAX Your Community Realty and REMAX Connect Realty in Canada |
“I’m excited to take on this role and continue building on the momentum we’ve created,” said Lim. “REMAX has an iconic brand, an unmatched global network and a tremendous opportunity to lead the industry forward. I’m honored to work alongside REMAX affiliates worldwide to drive growth, innovation and long-term value.”
Prior to joining REMAX, Lim served as President of Christie’s International Real Estate, President and Head of Growth for @properties, Brand President at Realogy Holdings, and Founder and CEO of Climb Real Estate, which was acquired by a Realogy subsidiary (later Anywhere) in 2016.
As a global real estate leader, REMAX has more than 145,000 agents in over 8,500 offices and a presence in more than 120 countries and territories. Lim’s promotion underscores the company’s commitment to investing in leadership that supports its affiliates worldwide, strengthens its competitive position and drives its long-term growth strategy.
Two Strategic Franchise Sales Leaders Add to Firepower
To support the acceleration of its franchise development plans, REMAX has also bolstered its Global Sales team with two leaders who bring complementary strengths – global brand scaling expertise and deep real estate experience.
Pierre Montagna joins REMAX as Vice President of Global Sales. With experience scaling brands across cultures, fluency in five languages, and personal roots in real estate – including family members who are longtime agents and his own early career experience in New York City real estate – Montagna adds a unique blend of franchise development and global capabilities to the Global Sales team.
“REMAX agents are known as some of the most trusted professionals in real estate, and the REMAX network is one of the strongest in the industry,” said Montagna, who as Tim Hortons’ Head of U.S. Development drove the brand’s fast expansion. “In franchise sales, everything comes down to trust and the power of the network, which is exactly why I joined REMAX. I’m excited to represent this global leader and help strengthen and grow its footprint around the world.”
Lisa Sennstrom, who joins REMAX as Director of Global Sales, brings 16 years of experience in real estate sales, leadership, operations and strategic consulting, including roles with Century 21, ERA Real Estate and, most recently, as VP of Operations at JPAR Real Estate. She has supported multi-state portfolios, driven successful franchise transactions, and delivered measurable improvements in profitability, operational efficiency and market share.
“Collaboration is everything in this business,” said Sennstrom. “Great brands are built on relationships rooted in trust and authenticity. REMAX has that foundation, and I’m excited to immerse myself in the culture and help grow the brand’s footprint and the strength of its community.”
The promotion of Lim, paired with the arrival of Montagna and Sennstrom, advances a wave of strategic talent expansions in the past year, including the hiring of Executive Vice President of Strategy Travis Saxton, President of REMAX Canada Don Kottick, Senior Vice President of Global Service Daniel Dennis, and Chief Digital Information Officer Tom Flanagan. It all marks the next phase of a broader growth and modernization strategy across REMAX World Headquarters. Together, these leaders reinforce a smarter global expansion, a unified vision rooted in stronger network support, and greater alignment across every facet of the organization.
1 Source: MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness.
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About the REMAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 145,000 agents in over 8,500 offices and a presence in more than 120 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than REMAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. REMAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. REMAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about REMAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about REMAX, please visit news.remax.com.
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