Robert Reffkin is the Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, a global real estate services company with a network of 340,000 real estate professionals and affiliate broker-owners and a presence in every major U.S. city and approximately 120 countries and territories. Compass International Holdings’s portfolio includes some of the most respected brands in real estate, which together were responsible for nearly one trillion dollars in sales volume in 2024. Compass International Holdings is also known for its best in class client services, including Cartus, mortgage, title, insurance, escrow, commercial real estate, and other integrated services. Robert Reffkin founded Compass in 2012, drawing inspiration from his mother, Ruth, a longtime real estate agent. Under his leadership, Compass ascended to become a leading real estate brokerage in the United States, achieving over one trillion dollars in real estate sales. Robert holds both a B.A. and M.B.A. from Columbia University, and his professional background includes roles at McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, along with a tenure as a White House Fellow. Beyond his business endeavors, he has run 50 marathons in 50 states, raising $1 million for charities – including the nonprofit America Needs You, which he founded to empower young people from underprivileged backgrounds, assisting them in becoming the first in their families to attend college. He is also donating all of his proceeds from his book, No One Succeeds Alone, to nonprofits that help young people realize their dreams.
