Craig Newmark | |
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.jpg) Newmark in 2023 | |
| Born | Craig Alexander Newmark December 6, 1952 Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Case Western Reserve University (BS, MS) |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
| Organization | Craig Newmark Philanthropies |
| Known for | Founder of Craigslist |
| Spouse |
Eileen Whelpley (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 served as chief executive officer of Craigslist from its founding until 2000. He founded Craig Newmark Philanthropies in 2015.