Zillow Group has announced a significant change in its executive lineup, promoting Christopher Roberts to Chief Product Officer (CPO).Roberts, who has been with Zillow for nearly two decades, played a pivotal role in developing Zillow Rentals, which is recognized as the leading platform for renters in the market.
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geekwire.comAlongside Roberts, Jon Lim has been elevated to Senior Vice President of Rentals Product & Business Operations.Lim previously held the position of Vice President of Product Management at Zillow and has a strong background in technical product management, having worked at Amazon for over five years.
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geekwire.comMarissa Brooks has also been promoted, now serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs.She joined Zillow in 2017 and has been instrumental in the company's communications strategy.
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geekwire.comIn related news, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is set to see a leadership change as Jeffrey Kratz retires after more than 13 years with the company.Kratz has been influential in working with public sector customers and expressed his desire to spend more time with family and engage in personal pursuits such as golf and volunteering.
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geekwire.comMeanwhile, Microsoft has made a strategic hire from Apple, bringing Manasa Hari on board to support its AI Super Intelligence program.Hari, who previously led product and program management for Apple's AIML Machine Learning Platform, aims to develop human-centric AI systems that align with human needs.
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geekwire.comIn her new role at Microsoft, Hari will focus on building the infrastructure necessary for creating safe and useful AI technologies.Her experience in the tech industry, particularly in AI, positions her well to contribute to Microsoft's ambitious goals in this area.
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geekwire.comThese key appointments and transitions reflect ongoing shifts in the tech landscape, as companies adapt to the rapidly evolving demands of the industry and the increasing importance of AI technologies.With Zillow promoting from within, AWS adjusting its leadership, and Microsoft enhancing its AI capabilities, these moves highlight the dynamic nature of the technology sector.
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geekwire.comnewsnow.comAs these firms navigate their respective challenges and opportunities, the focus remains on innovation and leadership that drives growth in an increasingly competitive market.
