Craig Newmark

Craig Newmark
Newmark in 2023
Born	Craig Alexander Newmark (1952-12-06) December 6, 1952 (age 71) 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 Newmark's voice recorded in September 2023

Craig Alexander Newmark (born December 6, 1952) is an American internet entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the founder of the classifieds website Craigslist. Prior to 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.