MADISON,
N.J., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anywhere
Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in
residential real estate, today announced the appointment of
technology leader Rudy Wolfs as Chief Technology Officer,
effective February 22, 2024. The
company today also announced the decision by Melissa McSherry to step down as Chief
Operating Officer, effective February 26,
2024, and serve as a strategic advisor to Anywhere until
April 1, 2024.
Wolfs brings deep technology expertise in data, engineering, and
product and systems development, serving in senior roles at highly
complex financial services firms as well as founding and leading
multiple start-up companies to acquisition. In his new role leading
the company's product and technology strategy, Wolfs will report to
Anywhere president and CEO Ryan
Schneider and serve on the company's executive
committee.
"Rudy is an incredibly experienced technology leader who brings
innovation and entrepreneurship to his work, whether he's launching
a new digital company or helping large-scale organizations drive
digital transformation," said Schneider. "He has a very successful
track record of growing and attracting great technology talent,
reimagining complex systems, and moving with speed to deliver
strategic results. I am excited to work with Rudy as Anywhere
continues to simplify the real estate transaction and drive
growth."
Wolfs most recently led a digital start-up company. Previously,
he spent nearly a decade at Capital One, serving in senior
transformational technology roles, including as Chief Information
Officer (CIO) for Credit Cards and Small Business. In 2000, Wolfs
joined ING Direct USA, where he
spent more than 12 years in technology and marketing leadership
positions as the company scaled from start-up to supporting eight
million customers. In his last role with ING, he served as the
Chief Marketing Officer and CIO. An avid technology innovator,
Wolfs founded a business systems software company right out of
school, and over his career, he has launched, invested in, and
advised numerous start-ups.
"Anywhere is leveraging its unmatched scale, deep data access,
and unique advantages to make the transaction experience easier for
real estate entrepreneurs and small business owners, which given my
background is an especially exciting opportunity," said Wolfs. "The
Anywhere product and technology team has made great progress, and I
look forward to partnering with them, in collaboration with
Anywhere business and brokerage leaders, to accelerate our digital
transformation and deliver the future of real estate."
"I am proud of our ability to continue to attract innovative
leaders who are drawn to the massive opportunity Anywhere has to
positively impact the home buying and selling experience for
everyone," continued Schneider. "I am also grateful for the
tremendous contributions Melissa made during her time at Anywhere,
and I appreciate her commitment to helping Rudy transition into his
new role. I wish her great success as she moves to her next
chapter."
About Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate
Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what's
next. A leader of integrated residential real estate services,
Anywhere includes franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and
settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance
underwriter minority owned joint ventures, supporting approximately
1.2 million home transactions in 2022. The diverse Anywhere brand
portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real
estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY
21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®,
Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®. Using
innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality
lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support
services, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately
190,300 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately
140,100 independent sales agents in 117 other countries and
territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve
today's consumers. Recognized for twelve consecutive years as one
of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been
designated a Great Place to Work six years in a row, honored on the
Forbes list of World's Best Employers three years in a row, named
one of America's Most Innovative Companies 2023 by Fortune, and
most recently, featured on the inaugural TIME World's Best
Companies list.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute
"forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. to be materially different from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to
expectations or other characterizations of future events,
circumstances or results are forward-looking statements.
Various factors that could cause actual future results and
other future events to differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements include but are not limited to those set
forth under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk
Factors" in Anywhere filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the
quarters ended March 31, 2023,
June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2023 and Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2022
and its other filings made from time to time. Anywhere undertakes
no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any
forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor Contacts:
Alicia Swift
(973) 407-4669
alicia.swift@anywhere.re
Tim Swanson
(973) 407-2612
tim.swanson@anywhere.re
Media Contacts:
Trey
Sarten
(973) 407-2162
trey.sarten@anywhere.re
Wyatt Jefferies
(973) 407-5742
wyatt.jefferies@anywhere.re
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