Buffini & Company names Darin Dawson CEO

Buffini & Company announced that Darin Dawson is assuming the role of CEO while founder and former CEO Brian Buffini steps into a new role as chairman.

Dawson, who has 20 years of real estate industry experience, was chosen to lead operational execution, scale distribution and drive the company’s technology development.

As chairman, Buffini will focus on creating content and events and providing industry thought leadership. He took over as CEO in January following Dermot Buffini’s decision to transition to board adviser and international brand ambassador.

“I founded this company to impact and improve lives, and that mission has never burned brighter,” Brian Buffini said in a statement. “As chairman, I’m free to do what I do best, create world-class content, lead from the stage, and champion Working by Referral.

“Darin is the right leader to run the company I built, and together, we’re going to take Buffini & Company to heights I’ve always dreamed of.”

Dawson previously co-founded the video messaging platform BombBomb, which grew to more than 100,000 users across 48 countries.

He joined Buffini & Company in 2024 as chief revenue officer, leading product development, marketing and sales.

“Brian built something extraordinary, a company that has genuinely changed millions of lives,” Dawson said. “I’m honored to lead the next chapter. My job is to take Brian’s vision and build scalable systems that deliver on it. With Brian leading the mission and me running the operation, this company has never been in a stronger position to grow.”

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