SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Realtor.com® today announced that veteran
product leader Chung Meng Cheong has
been named chief product officer and will steer the company's
product development to help make every stage of the home journey
simple, efficient and enjoyable. Realtor.com® is a
leading online real estate destination operated by News Corp
[NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA]; [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc., and
features the most comprehensive inventory of for-sale listings
among competing national websites.
Cheong will accelerate product development and deliver an
unparalleled experience to the millions of consumers who rely on
realtor.com® for the information, tools and professional
guidance to find the home of their dreams. He will report to Chief
Executive Officer Ryan O'Hara.
"Chung is a seasoned leader with deep product expertise and a
strong record of creating great consumer experiences that drive
growth," O'Hara said. "Most importantly, he shares our belief that
technology can play an invaluable role in helping to simplify the
home-buying journey."
Cheong brings a strong background in product strategy, consumer
experience, marketing and advertising across multiple industries.
He joins from Financial Engines, where he served as executive vice
president of product management and consumer marketing of the
Sunnyvale-based provider of online
investment guidance and asset management since 2014. During his
tenure, Cheong transformed the company's product strategy and user
experience, reaccelerating revenue growth and doubling product
usage.
"I'm excited to be joining such a dynamic company in a role that
allows me to leverage my experience in online marketplaces,
advertising and technology and to build on the innovative work
taking place," Cheong said. "I look forward to getting
started."
Cheong began his career at The Boston Consulting Group, and
joined eBay as group product manager in 2004. Prior to joining
Financial Engines, he served as chief product officer at 33 Across
Inc., a big data ad tech startup and also worked at YP Holdings,
formerly AT&T Interactive, where as a member of the executive
team he was responsible for
product, business management, UX and creative design.
Cheong holds a bachelor's degree from University of Auckland and an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of
Management.
Cheong's arrival comes on the heels of unprecedented growth and
momentum at realtor.com®, with brand awareness, user
growth and engagement at all-time highs.
About realtor.com®
Realtor.com® is the trusted resource for home buyers,
sellers and dreamers, offering the most comprehensive source of
for-sale properties, among competing national sites, and the
information, tools and professional expertise to help people move
confidently through every step of their home journey. It pioneered
the world of digital real estate 20 years ago, and today helps make
all things home simple, efficient and enjoyable.
Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [NASDAQ: NWS,
NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. under a perpetual
license from the National Association of REALTORS®. For
more information, visit realtor.com®.
Media Contact:
Realtor.com®
Janice McDill –
janice.mcdill@move.com
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SOURCE realtor.com