Chris Lown

Chris Lown currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at CoStar Group, overseeing the company’s finance functions including accounting, financial planning, and investor relations since July 2024. Previously, Chris held various leadership roles including EVP and CFO at Freddie Mac and Navient, and served as a board member for MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. Notably, Chris co-headed the Global Financial Technology Group at Morgan Stanley and was a Vice President at UBS. Early career experiences include positions at Credit Suisse, CLSA, and as a college English professor. Chris earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BA in International Relations from the University of Lynchburg.