Yael Geffen

The CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty, Yael is responsible for strategy, growth and brand positioning. Early exposure to a multigenerational property business, combined with international marketing experience, helped shape a commercially focused approach to leadership and expansion. She advises boards on succession, positioning and performance in competitive markets. Known for disciplined execution across multiple concurrent initiatives, she balances growth with operational control. Her work explores leadership clarity, accountability and resilience in uncertain conditions. Drawing on personal experience of loss, she addresses mental health with honesty and relevance for leadership teams, offering practical insight into sustainable performance, profitability and long-term organisational success.

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