Zillow Group, Inc., a leader in real estate technology, has appointed Jeremy Wacksman as its new chief executive officer. This leadership change comes as Zillow continues to innovate in the ways people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. Wacksman succeeds co-founder Rich Barton, who will remain on the Board of Directors and transition to the role of co-executive chair alongside fellow co-founder Lloyd Frink.
Wacksman, who joined Zillow in 2009 following his time at Microsoft, has steadily risen through the ranks, holding key leadership positions including product leader, chief marketing officer (CMO), and most recently, chief operating officer (COO). In his role as COO, Wacksman was responsible for overseeing Zillow’s engineering, marketing, product development, and industry relations.
Rich Barton commended Wacksman’s impact on the company, saying, “Zillow’s business is thriving despite a challenging real estate market. Jeremy’s leadership has been instrumental in driving innovation, integrating our products, and strengthening our strategic partnerships.” Barton also noted that the past three years under Wacksman’s leadership have seen significant progress for the company.
Wacksman has been a driving force behind Zillow’s pioneering efforts in mobile real estate shopping, leading to Zillow’s apps achieving three times the daily active users of its competitors. His tenure as CMO was critical in establishing Zillow as a household name, with the platform now attracting an impressive 231 million average monthly unique users.
Both Barton and Frink, who have guided the company since its founding in 2004, will continue to support Wacksman and the leadership team in their new roles.
As Zillow Group enters this new chapter, the company is well-positioned to further revolutionize the residential real estate landscape through cutting-edge technology and enhanced consumer experiences.
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