Technology >> CEO Interviews >> October 4, 2004

W.MICHAEL LONG – HOMESTORE INC (HOMS)

W. MICHAEL LONG was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Homestore, Inc., in January 2002, bringing more than 20 years experience leading public companies ' including having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Continuum Company, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer of Healtheon Corporation; and Chairman of WebMD, Inc., after its merger with Healtheon. Mr. Long's business career includes significant experience developing global markets in Europe, Asia and North America in financial services, health care and now real estate. His business career was chronicled in part by author Michael Lewis in his best selling book, The New New Thing. The common objective shared by all of his business endeavors has been increasing the efficiency and value delivered by intermediaries providing essential services to consumers. He holds a BA from the University of North Carolina. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief history of Homestore, Inc., and an

overview of your products and services?

Mr. Long: Homestore is the market leader in online real estate

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