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REA Group Ltd has appointed Cameron McIntyre as its next CEO, effective November 3, 2025, succeeding Owen Wilson who will retire after more than six years in the role. McIntyre, currently CEO of CAR Group, brings extensive experience in scaling digital marketplace businesses. Wilson will transition to Chair of REA India after nearly 11 years at the company. REA Group, headquartered in Australia, operates real estate platforms globally, including Housing.com in India.
REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) , headquartered in Australia, operating leading real estate platforms across Asia-Pacific, including Housing.com in India, has announced the appointment of Cameron McIntyre as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective November 3, 2025. He will succeed Owen Wilson, who earlier this year confirmed his decision to retire from full-time executive roles.
McIntyre joins REA after serving as Managing Director and CEO of CAR Group Limited for nine years, during which the company expanded significantly in scale and market presence.
REA Group Chairman Hamish McLennan said McIntyre’s experience leading a global digital marketplace business made him “the ideal person to build on REA’s strong momentum and lead its next phase of growth.”
Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, McIntyre said, “I’m thrilled to be joining REA Group. This is an inspiring and iconic business that I’ve long admired. REA has outstanding market-leading brands, a talented team, and a lot of growth potential.”
Wilson, who has been with REA for nearly 11 years including more than six as CEO, will continue in the role until the end of October to ensure a smooth transition. He will then take on a new position as Chair of REA India Pte. Ltd.
In India, REA Group owns and operates Housing.com through its subsidiary REA India. The company has been steadily expanding its presence in the Indian property market following the acquisition of Housing.com, which remains one of the leading online real estate platforms in the country.
REA has also been active on the investment front, backing emerging technologies and consolidating its India play. In July 2025, REA India announced the sale of PropTiger to Aurum PropTech, while Praveen Sharma was named its CEO. The group has recently invested in AI-powered search startup Jitty and increased its stake in immersive technology company IMMERSIV, reflecting its strategy of strengthening digital capabilities and future-ready offerings.
