Was just reading about the shakeups over at Keller Williams and Inman posted (from Gery Keller) this comment
Lastly, we are bringing on Chris Cox as Head of Technology and Digital. Chris is a proven servant leader who most recently held the position of Senior Partner at Bain & Company, and has extensive experience in banking, insurance, financial technology and emerging digital technologies. He is passionate about championing technology that serves you and your clients at the absolute highest level.
It has me wondering: Is KW finally getting ready to go public or go for a private buyout?
I mean Bain & Company is one of the big three when it comes to M & A and VC’s and acquisition companies often will “plant” one of “their team” in a company prior to acquisition or shopping a sell.
We all remember Gary Keller stating “We’re not a real estate company, we’re a technology company” (heh, yeah right Gary) but ever since then it’s been pretty obvious that GK has coveted the multiples that actual tech companies get (and he’s a huge EXP hater) so this for me tracks.
What do you think?