Kent Cheng, Chief Accounting Officer at eXp Realty, has been honored as a 2024 Finance Leader by HousingWire. This recognition marks the second time Kent has received this tribute, having been previously named a HousingWire Finance Leader in 2022.
In its fourth consecutive year, HousingWire has once again bestowed this honor upon 40 outstanding individuals in the housing sector, celebrating their exceptional financial leadership and contributions to the industry.
Kent’s Helped Land eXp World Holdings on S&P SmallCap 600
Kent Cheng joined eXp World Holdings in April 2020 as Global Controller and in a year, assumed the role of Chief Accounting Officer in April 2021. He was then promoted to Principal Financial Officer in late 2023 and assumed responsibility for overseeing global finance operations across eXp World Holdings and its subsidiaries.
Bringing decades of experience in global finance, accounting, and information technology to the table, Kent has demonstrated exemplary leadership in navigating eXp Realty through the complexities of a turbulent real estate market and challenging regulatory landscape.
Under Kent’s stewardship, eXp World Holdings achieved a milestone inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 in June 2023, a testament to the company’s robust financial performance and strategic vision. Furthermore, Kent’s innovative initiatives, such as the implementation of real-time payments through the RTP network, have revolutionized the real estate agent experience, significantly enhancing satisfaction and efficiency.
In the face of unprecedented market downturns, Kent’s superior leadership and strategic partnerships with the eXp management team have been instrumental in guiding the company through adversity and ensuring seamless transitions.
