Michael Mabutol, president and managing director of Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services, Inc., has been named to the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Global Advisory Board, a group comprised of member leaders who provide guidance on key initiatives relating to the network’s global value proposition.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) is comprised of 565 market-leading real estate firms spanning six continents. As LeadingRE continues to expand its global representation, the Advisory Board plays an increasingly important role in the development of programs and services that drive value for its diverse membership. Advisory board members are selected based on the merits of their professional experience and reputation, as well as their willingness to contribute expertise for the benefit of fellow members.

“We are extremely fortunate to have such an accomplished group of real estate leaders serving on our Advisory Board. By sharing their unique perspectives and knowledge, they help us develop and prioritize programs and services that support the continued success of our member companies around the world, as well as our collective success as a global real estate leader,” said LeadingRE Executive Vice President, Global Operations Chris Dietz.

“We’re delighted and honored to be part of this distinguished group,” said Mabutol. “As one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing real estate brokerage and consulting firms, being part of LeadingRE affords our company a global presence, which is only opportune as the Philippines is one of the Asia-Pacific region’s brightest spots.”

Pinnacle has two offices in the Philippines, one in Makati in Metro Manila and another in Cebu City. Its real estate portfolio comprises prime properties across Metro Manila and a wide range of developable land located in the country’s most visited tourist spots, including Bohol, Mactan Island, Siargao, Boracay, Palawan, and Batangas.

Also serving on the board are Chairman Frank Morrice Arias, Servmor Realty, Panama; Berry Everitt, Chas Everitt International Property Group, South Africa; Judith von Hasselbach, Allgemeiner Grund & Boden Fundus, Germany; Jeremy Hurst, IRG International Realty Group, British West Indies; Dima Lorenz, Ark Properties Shanghai, China; Michael Saunders, Michael Saunders & Company, United States; Ron Stader, CIR REALTY, Canada; and Benedetta Vigano,Giorgio Viganò Real Estate, Italy.

Pinnacle Real Estate is the Philippine representative of LeadingRE (www.LeadingRE.com). With a membership that spans six continents and over 70 countries, LeadingRE connects top independent firms with 130,000 sales associates who produce over 1.1 million real estate transactions each year. As a member of LeadingRE, Pinnacle Real Estate provides a quality real estate experience, global marketing reach and access to top real estate professionals in virtually any market worldwide.