MEET OUR TEAM

John is President and Managing Director of Island Realty Ltd., Clearwater Development Ltd. and Atlantic Hotel Ltd. He is responsible for the overall management of the companies, including real estate and project development. Projects currently in progress, Azura Bermuda and Nautilus, together represent roughly $100MM in developed value. Each of these projects is based on a proprietary “condominium hotel model” supported by a high level of resort and hotel amenities. Hotel Residence sales at both and Azura and Nautilus have been highly successful to date.

John has 40 years of experience in the financing, development and marketing of various forms of real estate, with a specialty in hospitality-related resort residential real estate. He has been involved in projects in the United States, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Over the past 20 years, he has been responsible, as Developer or as Senior Project Executive, for the creation of over $375MM of luxury resort residential real estate – by a wide margin, the largest such amount ever achieved in Bermuda.

John has a degree in Economics from Connecticut College in New London, CT, and studied real estate finance and legal structures at NYU in NY, NY. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Bermuda.

As a Partner at Island Realty, Christian touches every aspect of the business. His primary functions include finance, accounting oversight, underwriting, and investor reporting.

Christian started his real estate career as an analyst for the Newmark Capital Markets Team in Washington, DC. During his tenure at Newmark, Christian was the lead analyst for thirty-two transactions totaling $1.3 billion of debt and equity finance closings. Following Newmark, Christian was a part of the finance team at Hoffman & Associates, a developer best known for the 3.2 million square foot, Wharf development on Washington, DC’s waterfront. During his time at Hoffman, Christian worked extensively on debt and equity financings, investor reporting, and acquisition underwriting. His work at Hoffman touched every deal in the company’s portfolio, including the Wharf. Christian left Hoffman & Associates in July 2021 to become a Partner at Island Realty. His development experience in Bermuda dates backs to the acquisition of the Azura project in 2016.

Christian holds a B.S.B.A from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. He is an avid surfer and gardener outside of Island Realty.

Part of the leadership team, Betsy is a licensed real estate agent who works on all aspects of sales, marketing and operations for Island Realty. Over the course of the Azura and Nautilus developments, she continues to act as a key point of contact for new purchasers to support their needs and seamlessly navigate them through all the key milestones – from the initial sales & purchase agreement all the way through to handing over the keys to their beautiful new island residence.

Betsy has worked as a senior manager in many prestigious companies, including the literary and talent agency, Curtis Brown Group, where she co-led an international sales team of 14 based out of London. She has over 20 years of experience in change management, sales, and marketing.

Betsy holds a B.A. in English & French Literature from Duke University. She also studied at University College London, Université of Paris Sorbonne, and at Radcliffe College. Originally from Philadelphia, Betsy moved to Bermuda in 2014 with her husband and two children – and can attest to the fantastic people and quality of life on the island.

Nagma joined Island Realty in 2021, bringing over 15 years’ experience and passion for delivering an unparalleled customer service, commitment, and dedication to her clients. As a seasoned former Senior Executive Manager of luxury boutique hotels, she has unique blend of advanced skills in strategic negotiations, sales & marketing, project management and the ability to connect and build trusting relationships.

Nagma’s discerning eye for detail, and wealth of experience working with a broad spectrum of clients locally and globally across different markets is perfectly aligned with buyers and sellers seeking advice and services of the luxury Island Realty Brand.

Nagma’s background includes over 20 years in the hospitality industry, currently serving as the General Manager (GM) of the new Azura Bermuda Hotel.  Before Azura, Nagma was GM of the Rosedon Hotel, which achieved the prestigious Relais & Châteaux and Investors In People designation under her leadership. She also served for over eight years as an Executive Board Member for the Bermuda Hotel Association and the Bermuda Immigration Board – and in 2014 was recipient of the Bermuda Hotel Association General Manager of the Year Award.

Nagma is a graduate of Cornell University. Originally from England, Nagma has lived in Bermuda for the past 27 years with her husband – and is a CrossFit enthusiast.

As Marketing Coordinator, Chloe coordinates and performs an assortment of marketing and administrative duties. She is an innovative and passionate people-person whose experience arms her with an eye for detail and a creative lens.

Before joining Island Realty, Chloe spent just under two years working as the Marketing and Social Media Assistant at Azura Bermuda, one of Island Realty’s previous development projects. In this role, she gained extensive experience with all aspects of marketing: branding, content creation, digital marketing, website management and advertising. She is enjoying carrying this experience over in other projects, the latest being Nautilus!

Chloe holds a BA in Strategic Communications and Social Media Marketing and a MA in Communications and Business Leadership, both from High Point University. On weekends, you’ll find her spending quality time with her family and friends or spending hours lying on the beach with a good book.