Cameron McIntyre appointed REA Group CEO

REA Group has announced that CAR Group CEO Cameron McIntyre will be the Group's new CEO, effective 3 November 2025.

McIntyre will replace the outgoing Owen Wilson, who will remain in post until 31 October to oversee a transition period.

McIntyre was Managing Director and CEO at CAR Group Limited, owner of carsales, for nine years until 15 August 2025. He joined the company in 2007 as Chief Financial Officer, and then became Chief Operating Officer in 2014, spending a total of 18 years at CAR Group.

During his time at CAR Group, McIntyre oversaw Carsales’ growth from a single classified listing business in Australia to a global automotive marketplace specialist, including the company’s flotation on the ASX in 2009.

Before joining CAR Group, McIntyre held various finance roles, including as Finance Director of Sensis. He has over 30 years of finance and operational experience in digital technology, advertising and manufacturing organisations. He holds a degree in Economics from La Trobe University in Melbourne, is a graduate of the General Management Program at Harvard Business School and is a Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA).

REA Group Chairman, Hamish McLennan, said:

“We are delighted to announce Cam’s appointment, following a comprehensive global search. His proven calibre and unique experience, including a deep understanding of, and success in, a business that has much in common with REA, make him the ideal person to build on REA’s strong momentum and lead its next phase of growth.

“Having led the growth and transformation of CAR Group’s business, Cam has a wealth of experience in successfully leading a thriving global digital business. He has consistently executed strategies that enhance value for customers while breaking new ground to improve the consumer journey. His track record of driving high performance and his commitment to leading the growth and development of teams also demonstrate a clear alignment with REA’s values.”

McIntyre said:

“I’m thrilled to be joining REA Group. This is an inspiring and iconic business that I’ve long admired and whose products I’ve observed and used extensively for many years. REA has outstanding market leading brands, a talented team, an incredible culture and a lot of growth potential.

“Its culture of innovation and investment is renowned and I’m looking forward to working with the Board and the team to continue delivering growing value for REA’s customers, frictionless and engaging experiences that enhance the property experience for consumers, and excellent outcomes for shareholders.”

CAR Group is a global digital marketplace company, operating wholly-owned digital marketplace businesses in Australia (carsales), South Korea (Encar), the United States (Trader Interactive) and Chile (chileautos) in addition to being a majority shareholder of webmotors in Brazil.

Source: CAR Group

The Group recorded over AUD 1 billion in revenues in 2025, up 8% from 2024, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 10% year-on-year. According to CAR Group's FY25 full-year presentation, the company published 2.3 million vehicles online, achieved 19 billion page views, 49 million unique audience members per month, and 49,000 subscribed dealers.

McIntyre's appointment came from outside the rumoured 'three-person shortlist' proposed by the Australian Financial Review in July, barely a month after he announced he would leave CAR Group. Group chairman Pat O'Sullivan noted that, "during [McIntyre's] time as CEO, the group has become over five times larger, is now an ASX top-50 company."

REA Group saw revenues increase by 15% year-on-year in its FY2025 statement released in August. McIntyre will be tasked with fighting off a CoStar-owned Domain, while a competition probe by the ACCC also looms large.