About Mark
Mark Willis, the former CEO of Keller Williams Realty International, Founder of both the Willis Family Foundation and Willis Leadership, and Forbes real estate instructor, is a business leader, investor, philanthropist, and lifestyle activist. Known for his charismatic management style and tremendous influence, Willis was named one of the 10 most powerful people in residential real estate by the Swanepoel Power 200 in 2014, and throughout his career, he has used his platform and influence to actively serve and impact the lives of others. That service was put in the spotlight in 2020 when his story and his foundation's mission were featured in Success Magazine. That same year he also took on a highly coveted role teaching virtual courses for Forbes through the Forbes School of Business and Technology, Knowledge and Innovation Center.
As the former President and CEO of Keller Williams Realty International (from 2002-2014), Willis led the company's growth from a regional firm with 700 agents to the largest real estate company in the world with over 140,000 agents worldwide. Integrating a unique philosophy that weaves servant leadership and living a spiritual and balanced life into daily business acumen has made Willis one of the most influential and admired leaders in real estate and business.