Cole McIlvaine

Cole McIlvaine is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategy and operations, currently serving as Director of Strategy and Operations at Zillow since July 2018. In this role, Cole developed a strategic plan that significantly expanded headcount resources and drove customer adoption through optimized sales enablement and new marketing initiatives. Previous positions at Zillow include Senior Manager and Manager of Strategy and Operations, where Cole achieved notable revenue growth, improved product go-to-market timing, and led cross-functional teams. Cole's early career includes impactful roles at Ocean Spray Cranberries, Weber Shandwick, and Parametric Portfolio Associates. Cole holds an MBA in Finance from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University and a BA in Business and Economics from the University of Puget Sound.