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Zillow expands leadership with COO/CFO consolidation and first Chief Legal & Policy Officer

Aug 5, 2026, 4:07 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Leadership realignment can improve execution speed and governance, potentially supporting faster growth and margin expansion; CLPO role may reduce regulatory friction and enhance consumer trust. Market typically rewards stronger governance and clearer succession plans, though actual financial impact depends on execution over the next 6–12 months.

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Zillow expands its leadership to accelerate growth of its housing super app. Jeremy Hofmann becomes COO and CFO, tightening strategy and execution, while Cassandra Knight becomes Zillow's first Chief Legal and Policy Officer to strengthen governance. Jun Choo steps down as COO but will advise through 2026, signaling a managed leadership transition.

  • Jeremy Hofmann expanded to COO and CFO; oversees strategy and operations.
  • Jun Choo steps down as COO; advisory through end of 2026.
  • Cassandra Knight named first Chief Legal and Policy Officer; joins from Google.
  • Promotions: Katie Berroth to SVP Strategy & Operations; Eric Wilson to SVP Mortgages.
  • Zillow emphasizes growth of its housing super app and governance.

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