Thompson is the Managing Broker of eXp South Africa, appointed by eXp Global President, Michael Valdes in 2020. Thompson has more than two decades experience as a key role-player in property development, marketing, sales and tourism across Southern Africa and Mauritius. Born in the Eastern Cape, Thompson worked his way up the tourism industry ladder in positions with prestigious hotel groups in Southern Africa, including Protea Hotels, Southern Sun, Cresta, Tsogo Sun and The Three Cities Group. He has travelled extensively throughout Africa, and at 26, he was the youngest general manager at the Cresta Thapama Lodge, Botswana. Thompson held the position of Sales Director for a catalytic property developer on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, for over 10 years. Additionally, he headed real estate agency franchise, Keller Williams, Umhlanga Rocks as agency Principal before eXp Realty invited him to head up their expansion into South Africa. Captivated by the dynamic company, its visionary operating model and the warmth of the team, Thompson viewed joining eXp as a golden opportunity to be part of the property industry’s most disruptive real estate brokerage in modern history. In just 18-months from launch, eXp SA has grown to over 500 agents, with representation in all 9 of South Africa’s provinces. The cloud-based brokerage operates seamlessly out of a highly sophisticated virtual workplace, and the agent-centric company culture is wholly embraced by a rapidly growing team of property professionals. Thompson brings a unique perspective with both his hospitality and property development experience to the global eXp leadership structure within eXp World Holdings and eXp Realty. Powered by eXp’s technology, an authentic company culture focussed on agent success, the ongoing global interaction and learning, he’s determined to establish eXp SA as a vibrant community of thriving, property entrepreneurs.
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