Craig Newmark

Craig Newmark
Newmark in 2023
Born
Craig Alexander Newmark

(1952-12-06) December 6, 1952 (age 71)
EducationCase Western Reserve University (BS, MS)
OccupationPhilanthropist
OrganizationCraig Newmark Philanthropies
Known forFounder of Craigslist
Spouse
Eileen Whelpley
(m. 2012)

Craig Alexander Newmark (born December 6, 1952) is an American internet entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the founder of the classifieds website Craigslist. Before founding Craigslist, he worked as a computer programmer for IBM, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab. Newmark served as chief executive officer of Craigslist from its founding until 2000. He founded Craig Newmark Philanthropies in 2015.


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