REA India, a leading player in India’s PropTech space and the parent company of Housing.com and PropTiger.com, has named Abhishek Makkar as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Based in Gurgaon, Makkar will oversee the Engineering and Data Science teams while joining the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to CEO Dhruv Agarwala.
With over 19 years of experience in technology leadership, Makkar brings a wealth of expertise from global tech companies. He recently served at Expedia India, where he led eCommerce technology initiatives for seven years. Prior to that, Makkar was at Amazon, leading global engineering teams focused on retail experiences and alternate delivery methods.
Dhruv Agarwala, Group CEO of Housing.com & PropTiger.com, commented, “We welcome Abhishek to our leadership team. His proven track record in scaling technology operations and driving innovation aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. As we continue to transform the home buying, selling, and renting journey, Abhishek’s expertise will be instrumental in advancing our platform capabilities and extending our technology leadership.”
Makkar shared, “It’s a privilege to join at this exciting juncture of the group’s growth journey. The real estate industry is ripe for technological transformation, and both Housing.com & PropTiger.com are uniquely positioned to lead this change. I look forward to working with the talented REA India team to build innovative solutions that will reshape how people discover and access their dream homes. My experience in scaling technology and driving digital innovation aligns perfectly with the group’s mission to revolutionize the real estate sector.”
This appointment signifies a key milestone in REA India’s technological evolution, and Makkar’s leadership is expected to accelerate the company’s innovation and strengthen its position in the digital real estate market.
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