Douglas Elliman begins search for new CFO

Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG) has launched a search for a new chief financial officer (CFO).

U.S. Executive Search Inc. has been retained to conduct the CFO search on behalf of the real estate company. J. Bryant Kirkland III, who has served as CFO of Douglas Elliman since its spin-off from Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE: VGR) in December 2021, will remain in his position during the search process and will work with the next CFO during the transition period. Kirkland will continue to serve as CFO of Vector Group.

“We are now nearly 18 months out from Douglas Elliman”™s successful spin-off from Vector Group, and consistent with our goal of phasing out the Transition Services Agreement, it is the appropriate time to recruit a CFO exclusively dedicated to Douglas Elliman,” said Howard M. Lorber, chairman and CEO of Douglas Elliman. “Bryant has been an integral member of the Douglas Elliman management team, including structuring and executing the spin-off and building the solid foundation required to grow as an independent, publicly traded company. On behalf of the board of Douglas Elliman, I want to express our deep gratitude to Bryant for his willingness to serve in this role at a critical time in Douglas Elliman”™s evolution. I look forward to continuing to work with Bryant as CFO of Vector Group.”