MarketWatch recognizes eXp Realty’s CEO among the nation’s top leaders reshaping how we live, work, spend and invest.
When MarketWatch revealed its annual list of leaders shaping the future of business, The 2025 MarketWatch 25, one name stood out to the real estate world: Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty®.
The MarketWatch 25 honors visionaries whose ideas and leadership are driving change across industries. This year’s honorees represent some of the most influential names in finance, technology, higher education and retail. Among them, Leo is the only real-estate-brokerage CEO recognized, a testament to eXp Realty’s innovation, growth and commitment to transparency.
A Leader Focused on Empowerment and Purpose
Since being appointed CEO in 2024, Leo has led with a clear mission: to make real estate better for everyone. Under his leadership, eXp Realty has sharpened its focus on empowering agents, simplifying the real estate experience and building trust with consumers. His approach blends business strategy with empathy and a belief that growth begins with people.
“Being named to The MarketWatch 25 isn’t about one person,” Leo said. “It reflects the collective drive of our agents, staff and leaders to reimagine what real estate can be. When agents are empowered and consumers are informed, the entire market becomes stronger.”
That collective drive to innovate while keeping relationships at the center continues to define eXp’s success. From pioneering technology solutions to expanding education and support for agents worldwide, eXp Realty is redefining what it means to build a modern brokerage.
Recognition Beyond Real Estate
For eXp, this acknowledgment from MarketWatch represents more than a personal achievement. It reflects the company’s vision for how real estate should evolve and the trust that comes from putting agents and clients first.
“Leo’s leadership is a reflection of what makes eXp different,” said Glenn Sanford, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings. “He brings the same spirit of innovation and collaboration that built this company — empowering agents, driving transparency and keeping people at the heart of everything we do. This recognition from MarketWatch reinforces how eXp and its leaders are helping shape the future of real estate.”
As industries everywhere adapt to rapid change, eXp Realty continues to stand out as a model of collaboration and empowerment — a company proving that innovation and integrity can thrive together.
A Shared Moment for the eXp Community
This recognition belongs to the entire eXp community: the agents, brokers, staff and leaders whose work drives progress every day. Whether through education, new tools or global collaboration, eXp’s growth is built on a shared belief that when people are supported, success follows.
Leo’s inclusion on The MarketWatch 25 is more than an individual milestone. It’s a moment of pride for eXp Realty and for every agent who shares in the company’s mission to make real estate more transparent, accessible and human.
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You can view The 2025 MarketWatch 25 feature and full list of honorees at MarketWatch.com.
About Leo Pareja
Leo Pareja serves as CEO of eXp Realty®, the most agent-centric™ real estate brokerage on the planet and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings (Nasdaq: EXPI). A recognized leader in innovation and industry transformation, Leo has dedicated his career to advancing agent success and building trust with consumers through transparency and collaboration.
