Clicbrics, India’s advanced digital residential real estate platform, has announced that it has appointed Mr. Scott Forbes, Chairman of Ascential plc. and Cars.com, senior independent director of Auction Technology Group and former Chairman of Rightmove, to the company’s Board of Directors.
“Scott’s depth of experience leading digital commerce platforms such as Cars.com and Rightmove will be invaluable to Clicbrics as we expand the range of our offerings to a burgeoning India home hunter and developer community,” said Rohit Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Clicbrics. “Real estate is one of the largest markets in India, and a sector where innovation and technological disruption can make a meaningful impact. Clicbrics is poised to make the home transaction process simpler and more transparent for the average homebuyer.”
“The Indian real estate market has reached an inflection point. Now is an opportune time to introduce structural efficiencies into the home sales process, greater clarity for price estimates and remove obstacles that will accelerate the home closing process,” added Scott Forbes. “I am excited about Clicbrics’ potential for growth as well as the talented team and the proprietary technology which differentiates Clicbrics from competing alternatives.”
Prior to his board roles at Ascential plc, Cars.com and Auction Technology Group, Mr. Forbes was Chairman of Rightmove for nearly 15 years through 2019 and Orbitz Worldwide, Inc through September 2015. He was also Independent Director of Travelport Worldwide Ltd, Inc. through May 2019.
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