Matthew J. Leone

Matthew Leone serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Brown Harris Stevens, where he leads the firm’s marketing, brand, and business development strategy. He oversees a multidisciplinary marketing and business development team responsible for the firm’s creative marketing initiatives, agent support, brand partnerships, technology solutions, and innovative growth strategies across the organization.

Known for his forward-thinking and unconventional approach, Matthew combines deep expertise in digital marketing and business development with a passion for integrating emerging technologies and trends into real estate marketing, branding, and client engagement. He was instrumental in the launch and founding of the MoRE Network, the company’s official podcast network available on YouTube TV, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Matthew also spearheaded the successful marketing partnership with FirstTeam Real Estate, one of the largest independent brokerages on the West Coast.

Recognition & Industry Honors

Recently, Matthew was nationally recognized as:

• Notable Real Estate Leader by Crain’s New York Business 
• Marketing All-Star by Inman News 
• RISMedia Newsmaker in the Innovators and Trendsetters category 
• Maverix 80 under 80 Top Real Estate Executives in the US

He has also been recognized repeatedly for his influence in real estate marketing and innovation. 

Speaking, Teaching & Advisory Roles

Matthew is a frequent industry speaker and thought leader, appearing at:

• Inman Connect (multiple panels) 
• National Association of Realtors (NAR) 
• Leading Real Estate Companies of the World 
• Luxury Portfolio International Symposiums 

He also served as an instructor for REBNY continuing education programs.

Additional advisory and leadership roles include:

• Wall Street Journal CMO Council member 
• Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Technology Advisory Council (two terms) 
• Inman News Content Advisory Board 
• T360 Advisory Council

In 2018, he received Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s President’s Service Award. 

Media Coverage

Matthew has been interviewed and quoted by major media outlets including:

• The Today Show 
• The New York Times 
• The Wall Street Journal 
• Adweek 
• Brandweek 
• NBC 
• CNBC 
• NY1 
• New York Magazine 
• The Real Deal 
• Inman

Speaking History & Honors Summary

• 6x Inman Marketing All-Star 
• 2x Crain’s New York Business Notable Leader in Real Estate 
• 7x RISMedia Newsmaker (Innovators Category) 
• Wall Street Journal CMO Network Member (2019) 
• 12x Inman Conference Speaker 
• 9x Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Speaker 
• 4x Luxury Portfolio Symposium Speaker 
• 2x National Association of Realtors Speaker 
• Leading RE President’s Service Award Winner (2018) 
• Halstead Executive President’s Award Recipient (2015) 
• Leading RE Technology Advisory Council Member (2014–2019) 
• Inman News Content Advisory Board Member (2013–2017) 
• REBNY Continuing Education Instructor (2013–present) 

Professional Background

Prior to his role at Brown Harris Stevens, Matthew served as Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Halstead Real Estate, where he helped position the firm as an early adopter of modern marketing technologies. Before Halstead, Matthew worked at the sports marketing agency NSM (now known as Learfield Sports), supporting campaigns for the PGA Tour and the Big East Conference, focusing on experiential marketing and sponsorship strategy. This experience led to the development of high-profile partnerships between Halstead Real Estate and organizations including the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. Matthew has led full rebranding efforts for Halstead in 2018 as well as twice for Brown Harris Stevens.