RE/MAX Holdings is committed to a corporate governance program that ensures that our Board has the right people and practices to effectively create stockholder value while considering the interests of all of our stakeholders.
RE/MAX Holdings Board of Directors possess a diverse range of skills and experience including the following areas:
Board members with strong financial backgrounds assist the Board in its oversight of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting. Two members are “Audit Committee Financial Experts.”
RE/MAX, with a presence in over 110 countries and territories, continues to grow quickly in international markets. Board member with experience in global businesses can help as the Company seeks to expand global revenue opportunities.
Experience on other public boards gives members a broad perspective on the issues that public companies face.
As a holding company that addresses many aspects of home buying and home selling, having Board members with broad experience in the real estate industry is crucial.
The Company is primarily a franchisor. Board members with franchise experience can help the Company navigate the unique challenges of the franchise business model.
Technology continues to grow in importance in the real estate industry. The Company has completed four technology-related acquisitions since 2018. Board members with strong technology backgrounds can help guide the Company as it improves its technology and pursues other technology-related opportunities.
RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger. These real estate visionaries have led RE/MAX through many economic cycles and massive changes in the industry. Mr. Contos has been an officer of RE/MAX for over fifteen years. The wisdom these leaders have gained over their careers continues to be invaluable to the Board as RE/MAX Holdings continues to grow and expand its business.
As the industries the Company operates in become more technology centered, the risks increase. Board members with information technology security backgrounds are valuable in this important area of Board oversight.