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Realtor.com® Appoints Janakiraman Karthikeyan as Chief Technology Officer

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Realtor.com®, a News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA) company, has appointed Janakiraman Karthikeyan as its new Chief Technology Officer. Karthikeyan, who previously served as VP of Technology at Chewy, brings over 20 years of experience in leading digital transformations across e-commerce, healthcare, and finance sectors.

Based at the company's Austin headquarters, Karthikeyan will spearhead Realtor.com®'s technology strategy, focusing on innovation and platform strengthening. His expertise includes implementing AI and machine learning solutions, and building high-performance engineering teams. The appointment aligns with Realtor.com®'s mission to become the best open real estate marketplace.

Realtor.com®, società di News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), ha nominato Janakiraman Karthikeyan nuovo Chief Technology Officer. Karthikeyan, ex VP of Technology di Chewy, vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella guida di trasformazioni digitali nei settori dell'e‑commerce, sanitario e finanziario.

Con base nella sede di Austin, Karthikeyan guiderà la strategia tecnologica di Realtor.com®, concentrandosi su innovazione e rafforzamento della piattaforma. Il suo bagaglio include l'implementazione di soluzioni di intelligenza artificiale e machine learning e la costruzione di team di ingegneria ad alte prestazioni. La nomina è in linea con l'obiettivo di Realtor.com® di diventare il miglior mercato immobiliare aperto.

Realtor.com®, empresa de News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), ha nombrado a Janakiraman Karthikeyan como su nuevo Chief Technology Officer. Karthikeyan, que fue VP of Technology en Chewy, aporta más de 20 años de experiencia liderando transformaciones digitales en comercio electrónico, salud y finanzas.

Con base en la sede de la compañía en Austin, Karthikeyan liderará la estrategia tecnológica de Realtor.com®, poniendo el foco en la innovación y el fortalecimiento de la plataforma. Su experiencia incluye la implementación de soluciones de IA y aprendizaje automático y la creación de equipos de ingeniería de alto rendimiento. El nombramiento coincide con la misión de Realtor.com® de ser el mejor mercado inmobiliario abierto.

Realtor.com®는 News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA) 계열사로서 Janakiraman Karthikeyan을 신임 최고기술책임자(CTO)로 임명했습니다. 이전에 Chewy에서 기술 부사장을 지낸 Karthikeyan은 전자상거래, 의료 및 금융 분야에서의 디지털 전환을 이끈 20년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.

오스틴 본사에 근무하게 될 Karthikeyan은 혁신과 플랫폼 강화에 중점을 두고 Realtor.com®의 기술 전략을 총괄합니다. 그의 전문 분야는 AI 및 머신러닝 솔루션 도입과 고성능 엔지니어링 팀 구축을 포함합니다. 이 임명은 Realtor.com®이 최고의 오픈 부동산 마켓플레이스가 되겠다는 목표와 부합합니다.

Realtor.com®, une société de News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), a nommé Janakiraman Karthikeyan comme nouveau Chief Technology Officer. Karthikeyan, ancien VP of Technology chez Chewy, apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans la conduite de transformations numériques dans l'e‑commerce, la santé et la finance.

Basant son activité au siège d'Austin, Karthikeyan pilotera la stratégie technologique de Realtor.com®, en mettant l'accent sur l'innovation et le renforcement de la plateforme. Son expertise comprend la mise en œuvre de solutions d'IA et de machine learning et la constitution d'équipes d'ingénierie hautement performantes. Cette nomination s'aligne sur la mission de Realtor.com® de devenir le meilleur marché immobilier ouvert.

Realtor.com®, ein Unternehmen von News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), hat Janakiraman Karthikeyan zum neuen Chief Technology Officer ernannt. Karthikeyan, zuvor VP of Technology bei Chewy, bringt mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Führung digitaler Transformationen in den Bereichen E‑Commerce, Gesundheitswesen und Finanzen mit.

Mit Sitz in der Firmenzentrale in Austin wird Karthikeyan die Technologie­strategie von Realtor.com® vorantreiben und sich auf Innovation sowie die Stärkung der Plattform konzentrieren. Zu seinen Kompetenzen zählen die Implementierung von KI‑ und Machine‑Learning‑Lösungen sowie der Aufbau leistungsstarker Engineering‑Teams. Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit Realtor.com®s Ziel, der beste offene Immobilienmarktplatz zu werden.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtor.com® today announced Janakiraman Karthikeyan as its new Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Karthikeyan will lead Realtor.com®'s technology vision and strategy, ensuring innovation aligns with the company's mission and long-term growth objectives.

Karthikeyan brings more than two decades of experience leading large-scale digital transformations across industries as diverse as e-commerce, healthcare, and finance. Most recently, Karthikeyan served as VP of Technology at Chewy. Karthikeyan has earned a reputation for embedding innovation at the heart of organizations, integrating AI and machine learning into products and processes, and building high-performance engineering teams and culture.

"I'm proud to welcome Janakiraman to Realtor.com® as our new Chief Technology Officer," said Damian Eales, CEO for Realtor.com. "Technology is at the heart of our mission to be the best open real estate marketplace. Janakiraman's leadership will help us accelerate innovation, strengthen our platform, and deliver even more value to consumers and our industry partners."

"I'm excited to join Realtor.com® at such an important moment," said Janakiraman Karthikeyan, CTO for Realtor.com®. "Throughout my career, I've focused on building scalable platforms and using AI and machine learning to create impactful customer experiences. Realtor.com® has a powerful mission to be the best open real estate marketplace, and I look forward to working with the team to accelerate innovation and deliver even greater value to consumers, agents, and partners."

Karthikeyan will be based in the company's Austin, Texas headquarters.

He holds a master's degree in computer application from SSN School of Management and bachelor's degree in commerce from University of Madras.

About Realtor.com®
Realtor.com® pioneered online real estate and has been at the forefront for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights, professional guidance and powerful tools to help them find their perfect home. Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® is a valued partner, delivering consumer connections and a robust suite of marketing tools to support business growth. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc.

Media Contact: Sara Wiskerchen, press@realtor.com

 

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FAQ

Who is the new CTO of Realtor.com in 2025?

Janakiraman Karthikeyan is the new Chief Technology Officer of Realtor.com. He previously served as VP of Technology at Chewy and brings over 20 years of experience in digital transformation.

What is Janakiraman Karthikeyan's background before joining Realtor.com?

Before joining Realtor.com, Karthikeyan was the VP of Technology at Chewy and has over two decades of experience leading digital transformations in e-commerce, healthcare, and finance sectors.

Where will Realtor.com's new CTO be based?

Janakiraman Karthikeyan will be based at Realtor.com's headquarters in Austin, Texas.

What are the main responsibilities of Realtor.com's new CTO in 2025?

As CTO, Karthikeyan will lead Realtor.com's technology vision and strategy, focusing on innovation alignment with company mission, platform strengthening, and implementing AI and machine learning solutions.

What is Janakiraman Karthikeyan's educational background?

Karthikeyan holds a master's degree in computer application from SSN School of Management and a bachelor's degree in commerce from University of Madras.
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