Craig Newmark

Craig Newmark
Newmark in 2023
Born
Craig Alexander Newmark

(1952-12-06) December 6, 1952
EducationCase Western Reserve University (BS, MS)
OccupationPhilanthropist
OrganizationCraig Newmark Philanthropies
Known forFounder of Craigslist
Spouse
Eileen Whelpley
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(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 was chief executive officer of Craigslist from its founding until 2000. He founded Craig Newmark Philanthropies in 2015.