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Jeremy Wacksman is the current CEO of Zillow, an online real estate marketplace. He has been with Zillow since 2009 and has held senior leadership roles including chief operating officer, president, and chief marketing officer before being named CEO in August 2024. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
Who is the CEO of Zillow?
Jeremy Wacksman is the CEO of Zillow, an online real estate marketplace, and has been an integral part of the company since joining in 2009. Over his tenure, he has held a range of senior leadership roles including chief marketing officer, president, and chief operating officer, each of which shaped Zillow's growth and strategic direction. As an early product leader at Zillow, Jeremy helped pioneer mobile real estate shopping and, as CMO, shepherded the product and consumer marketing strategy that helped grow Zillow into a household brand.
As COO, Jeremy operationalized Zillow's housing super app strategy while leading the diversification of the business through the growth of Zillow Rentals and Zillow Home Loans. He also championed strategic acquisitions, such as ShowingTime and Follow Up Boss, that positioned Zillow at the forefront of offering software solutions to help agents power their businesses. Before joining Zillow, Jeremy led marketing and product management efforts at Microsoft across Xbox and mobile, and at Trilogy Software, a pioneer in e-commerce software. Jeremy advises startup and growth companies, having served as a board director for Rover.com and Room77, as well as an adviser to companies including Dollar Shave Club and GoFundMe. His leadership has earned him several accolades, including ranking as the 37th most powerful person in real estate in the 2024 Swanepoel Power 200.
Work History
- Zillow, CEO: August 2024 - Present
- Zillow, Chief Operating Officer: February 2021 - August 2024
- Zillow, President, Zillow: January 2018 - February 2021
- Trilogy Software, Product Management: January 1999 - January 2004
Education History
Jeremy Wacksman earned a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Purdue University. He went on to complete a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, building the business and leadership foundation that has guided his career in technology and real estate.
When did Jeremy Wacksman join Zillow?
Jeremy Wacksman joined Zillow in 2009 and assumed the role of CEO in August 2024. Prior to becoming CEO, he held several senior leadership positions at Zillow over the course of his tenure, including chief marketing officer, president, and chief operating officer, contributing to the company's growth and evolution across each of those roles.
