Leadership and Innovation at CoStar Group
Andy Florance founded CoStar Group in 1987 and has led the company's expansion to become a market leader in commercial real estate information and analytics. He oversaw CoStar Group's successful IPO in July 1998 and spearheaded the company's investment of over $1 billion in creating the largest independent commercial real estate research operation.
Under Andy’s leadership, CoStar Group has become a global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.
Andy Florance's work has earned him recognition across the industry, including Forbes' Fast Tech 25 and Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. As CEO of CoStar Group, Andy has championed initiatives to strengthen communities, foster educational opportunities, increase diversity in the workplace, and create environmental sustainability.