Keller Williams (KW) announced former CEO Mark Willis is returning to the Austin-headquartered company as a strategic consultant.
Willis served as president of KW from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2015. While he continued to own KW franchises, Willis’ post-leadership role included the founding of a nutritional supplement company and the running of a foundation focused on supporting cancer detection programs.
Last year, KW successfully obtained a restraining order that prevented Willis from joining rival eXp Realty – although the company’s announcement of Willis’ return made no mention of that brouhaha. Instead, KW stated it would “leverage Willis’ vast knowledge and expertise to continue to help its agents and market center owners grow their businesses.”
“For over 32 years, Mark has served across all levels of leadership within KW,” said Gary Keller, co-founder and executive chairman, KW. “We’re excited to continue on our successful path together.”
“No one cares more about the agent than Keller Williams,” said Willis. “I have a long-term appreciation for the culture and the leadership across this great company. I’m home at Keller Williams and there’s no better place to be in this industry. It’s where I belong, with the people and the relationships I cherish. We’re going to build on the strong foundational relationships within the company and deepen them. I’m excited about the future, as the opportunity for entrepreneurs to thrive has never been better. And we’re leaning into it.”
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