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Engel & Völkers North America CEO Anthony Hitt has helped establish the real estate firm into a network of more than 100 offices across the U.S., Canada and Mexico since the Hamburg-based company came to the continent in 2010. Hitt was a top luxury agent in Los Angeles before joining Engel & Völkers, and he’s authored several books on business relationships, focusing on customer service and investing in modern tools to facilitate growth.