Deirdre O'Connell

Deirdre O’Connell is the Chief Executive Officer of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the most respected luxury real estate firms in the country, with a legacy that spans over a century. Under her leadership, the firm—home to nearly 950 sales associates across 30 offices in Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens—has continued to thrive, earning national recognition for its exceptional service, elevated standards, and consistently high average sales prices. A visionary leader with a strategic, forward-looking mindset, Deirdre has steered the company through a dynamic market landscape with clarity and confidence. Since being named CEO in 2018, she has introduced innovative growth strategies, championed a culture of collaboration, and strengthened the firm’s alignment with the global Sotheby’s International Realty network, which spans 84 countries and territories. Deirdre’s career is rooted in deep industry experience and entrepreneurial drive. She began as a top-producing agent before founding her own firm, Deirdre O’Connell Realty Inc., in 2002. Just a few years later, she expanded to the North Fork with an office in Cutchogue. In 2007, her firm was acquired by Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, where she quickly rose through the leadership ranks—from managing sales offices to overseeing regional operations—before ultimately taking the helm. Her trajectory is a testament to her business acumen, intuitive leadership, and reputation for integrity. She is widely regarded as one of the top residential real estate executives in the country and remains deeply committed to shaping the future of the industry—empowering the next generation of real estate advisors while honoring the company’s rich heritage.