Realtor.ca has named its new CEO. Scott Neil has been appointed chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5, 2026, as the listings platform continues its evolution as a standalone, taxable subsidiary of CREA.
Neil most recently served as CEO of Kijiji Canada, where he led a restructuring, expanded the site’s automotive and real estate verticals, and introduced AI-powered tools. His earlier leadership posts include roles at eBay, Adevinta, AutoTrader, Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz, with experience spanning consumer and business-to-business marketplaces and full profit and loss oversight of businesses with more than $200 million in revenue, the company said in a press release.
David Oikle, chair of the Realtor.ca board, said Neil’s track record in “innovation, growth and operational excellence” aligns with the platform’s next phase. Neil, who will be based in Ottawa, said he aims to accelerate growth, enhance user experience and deepen engagement with industry and the public.
How we got here
Realtor.ca formally transitioned in January 2025 into Realtor.ca Canada Inc., a wholly owned, taxable CREA subsidiary — a structural shift approved by CREA members at a special meeting in October 2024. The change was designed to give the platform more flexibility to invest and pursue new revenue streams while remaining owned by CREA.
During the transition, Patrick Pichette served as the platform’s interim CEO before stepping down in October. Pichette was succeeded by Janice Myers, who returns to her role as CREA’s CEO with Neil’s appointment.
Why it matters for the industry
Realtor.ca draws more than 100 million visits annually, according to its website. As a for-profit subsidiary, the organization has signalled plans to move faster on technology and product development.
