Anywhere Real Estate Inc. announced the appointment of technology leader Rudy Wolfsas Chief Technology Officer, effective February 22, 2024. The company also announced the decision by Melissa McSherryto step down as Chief Operating Officer, effective February 26, 2024, and serve as a strategic advisor to Anywhere until April 1, 2024. Wolfs brings deep technology expertise in data, engineering, and product and systems development, serving in senior roles at highly complex financial services firms as well as founding and leading multiple start-up companies to acquisition.

In his new role leading the company's product and technology strategy, Wolfs will report to Anywhere president and CEO Ryan Schneider and serve on the company's executive committee. Wolfs most recently led a digital start-up company. Previously, he spent nearly a decade at Capital One, serving in senior transformational technology roles, including as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Credit Cards and Small Business.

In 2000, Wolfs joined ING Direct USA, where he spent more than 12 years in technology and marketing leadership positions as the company scaled from start-up to supporting eight million customers. In his last role with ING, he served as the Chief Marketing Officer and CIO. An avid technology innovator, Wolfs founded a business systems software company right out of school, and over his career, he has launched, invested in, and advised numerous start-ups.