Jeremy Wacksman

Jeremy Wacksman is the chief executive officer of Zillow Group, the Nasdaq-listed online real estate marketplace that has transformed how Americans buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. Wacksman earned a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, establishing a technical and business foundation for his career. Before joining Zillow Group, Wacksman led marketing and product management at Microsoft in Xbox and mobile, and at Trilogy Software, an early innovator in e-commerce software.

Wacksman joined Zillow Group as vice president of marketing and product during a pivotal period for the company. Drawing on his experience at Microsoft, where he worked extensively on mobile projects, Wacksman was selected to lead Zillow's mobile strategy. As a product leader, he helped pioneer mobile real estate shopping, contributing to Zillow Group apps achieving three times more daily active users than any other company in the category. This focus on mobile technology played a significant role in establishing Zillow as a leading brand in the real estate industry.

Since joining Zillow Group, Wacksman has held several senior leadership roles, including chief operating officer, president of Zillow, and chief marketing officer. As CMO, he guided product and consumer marketing strategies that contributed to Zillow's growth, with the brand becoming a household name and "Zillow" surpassing "real estate" in search frequency. As COO, Wacksman implemented Zillow's housing super app strategy, maintained cost discipline, diversified revenue streams, expanded the Rentals and Mortgages businesses, and oversaw acquisitions of industry software solutions such as "Follow Up Boss" and "ShowingTime."

Wacksman was promoted to chief executive officer and appointed to the company's board of directors. He has also led teams responsible for innovative product launches, including 3D interactive floor plans, "Real Time Touring," and "Zillow Showcase." Under his leadership, Zillow achieved significant revenue growth. Beyond Zillow, Wacksman advises startup and growth companies, serving as a board director for Rover.com and Room77, and as an adviser to companies such as Dollar Shave Club and GoFundMe. His leadership in real estate technology has been recognized in industry rankings, including the Swanepoel Power 200. Wacksman is a frequent speaker on the future of real estate and technology, drawing on his operational experience and product vision.