Jean-Baptiste Rugiero

Senior international real estate sales and business-development executive with 24+ years across the U.S., Europe and Asia, combining luxury residential brokerage, new development sales, cross-border buyer distribution, international partner networks and team/platform buildout. Proven track record building overseas sales channels that connect developer inventory with qualified buyers, brokers, HNW clients and strategic partners. Built and trained U.S. residential sales operations across 16 China offices and 300+ property agents, generating 100+ annual U.S. residential transactions, $100M+ annual sales volume and $4.5M+ annual commission revenue.

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Philippines market exposure through multiple visits, developer project tours, assessment of Philippine projects targeting China buyers, and in-market brokerage contacts. Willing to relocate to the Philippines for the right leadership mandate while maintaining regular Los Angeles/North America market coverage.

Broker Associate - The Agency RE - Beverly Hills, CA

(2022-03)

Serve HNW domestic and international clients in luxury residential, investment and new-development transactions across Greater Los Angeles, with emphasis on Beverly Hills, the Westside, Venice and coastal luxury markets.

• Ranked top 0.25% of U.S. agents in 2024 and received The Agency Chairman Award in 2023 and 2024 (Top 5% worldwide).
• Develop buyer, seller, investor and referral pipelines through private-client relationships, broker networks, developer outreach, market intelligence and curated advisory.
• Advise owners, investors and developers on pricing, positioning, disposition strategy, buyer segmentation and cross-border marketing.

Contract Executive Mandate: VP, Global Sales & Marketing / APAC Business Development - Helios Real Estate Ltd / Royal Prospect LLC - Boston, MA / Los Angeles, CA / APAC

(2025-03 - 2025-09)

• Engaged on a fixed-term independent contractor basis to lead an APAC-focused sales, marketing and business-development initiative for a U.S. residential development/investment platform.
• Designed Asia market-entry strategy, investor/buyer targeting, channel partner approach and outreach framework for China and broader APAC.
• Developed positioning for U.S. residential investment opportunities for international buyers, private clients and potential strategic partners.
• Supported developer-facing strategy, sales materials, cross-border messaging and market feedback loops.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer - AMASIA - Shanghai, China / Los Angeles, CA

(2018-08 - 2022-11)

Founded and operated Shanghai-based brokerage/advisory platform connecting Asia-Pacific buyers and referral channels with U.S. residential opportunities.

• Built company infrastructure from scratch, including brand positioning, buyer-development process, developer relationships, referral partnerships and sales pipeline.
• Raised approximately $1M to launch and operate the platform; developed China-facing web portal, showroom concept, sales collateral and agent/broker network.
• Managed partnerships and client relationships across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and U.S. markets.

Managing Director / General Manager - Ausin Group USA - Los Angeles, CA / Shanghai, China

(2016-11 - 2018-06)

Led U.S. operations and China sales strategy for a major China-based international property distribution group.

• Built and trained U.S. residential sales operations across 16 China offices and 300+ property agents.
• Generated 100+ cross-border U.S. property transactions annually, representing $100M+ annual property sales volume and $4.5M+ in commission revenue.
• Created channel strategy, sales training, property selection criteria, client presentation process and market-intelligence tools for China-based agents selling U.S. inventory.

Director of International Clientele - BARNES International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

(2014-04 - 2015-10)

• Helped expand the Los Angeles presence of a European luxury real estate brand targeting international and high-net-worth clientele.
• Developed international client relationships and referral channels focused on luxury residential and investment opportunities.
• Positioned Los Angeles real estate inventory for European, Asian and global buyers, with emphasis on trust-based advisory and cross-border client service.

Founder / Real Estate Broker & Operator - ImmoRdM / Earlier Real Estate Ventures - France

Founded and operated real estate brokerage activity in France before relocating to the U.S., building early career foundation in client advisory, transaction management, team leadership and property sales.

Bachelor's Degree - Real Estate Law - E.S.I. Paris (Ecole Superieure de l'Immobilier)

Certificate - Real Estate Investing & Analysis Program - Wharton Online (2025)

Associate Degree - Business Development