Technology >> CEO Interviews >> October 4, 2004
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 anoverview of your products and services?
Mr. Long: Homestore is the market leader in online real estate
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