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After over a year as president and CEO of Keller Williams, Mark Willis is stepping down from his role, transitioning into the position of chief leadership officer, as announced in an internal email to employees.
Keller Williams co-founder Gary Keller expressed his gratitude for Willis’ leadership and passion for developing leaders, stating that the new role aligns with Willis’ true calling.
Stacie Herron, current chief legal and administrative officer, will serve as interim chief operating officer while the company searches for its next CEO.
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Willis, a Keller Williams veteran, previously served as CEO before leaving to focus on thought leadership and philanthropy. He returned to Keller Williams as CEO in November 2023.
As part of the transition, adjustments have been made to the organization structure, with direct reports to various executives outlined by Keller.
Thanking Willis for his service, Keller expressed confidence in the future of the company and its continued growth.
Read Keller’s full email below:
KW Family,
Effective today, Mark Willis is transitioning from serving as CEO and president into the role of Chief Leadership Officer. I have nothing but the deepest gratitude and respect for Mark and his decades of leadership within our organization. Teaching and developing leaders has always been Mark’s true passion, and we are excited to have him take the helm of this new position. When Mark first re-joined our team, he and I talked about this role as Mark’s true calling, and I’m energized that this is finally happening.
“It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve twice as CEO of this incredible organization. Now, I am excited to take on a new challenge as I transition to a new role that Gary and I have worked together for some time to create. As Chief Leadership Officer, I will focus on helping our leaders grow and achieve their highest potential.
We have so much more to do together, and I look forward to being a part of that journey moving forward, confident in the company’s future direction and continued growth.”
– Mark Willis, Chief Leadership Officer
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