REA Group Announce CFO Transition

Janelle Hopkins to Retire, as Andrew Cramer Appointed CFO

REA Group (REA) announced this week that Chief Financial Officer Janelle Hopkins will retire from her executive career on 11 February 2026, transitioning to non-executive roles after more than 25 years in senior leadership. Hopkins has served as REA’s CFO for the past seven years, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s financial position and supporting its sustained growth. Prior to REA, Hopkins was Group CFO at Australia Post for over 5 years and a Director of the Group of 100.

Cameron McIntyre, recently appointed CEO at REA Group and a former CFO himself, paid tribute to Hopkins’ contribution:

“Even in my short time at REA, it’s clear the impact Janelle has had. She has ensured financial discipline, capital strength and guided the business through a period of transformative growth. We thank her for her leadership and wish her every success in this next chapter.”

Reflecting on her tenure, Hopkins said:

“Serving as REA Group’s CFO has been a privilege. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together for our customers and shareholders, and I look forward to the next phase of my career.”

Andrew Cramer will succeed Hopkins as CFO, effective 12 February 2026. Cramer joins from News Corp in New York, where he serves as Deputy CFO, overseeing global commercial finance, corporate development, treasury, and business partnering. Since 2019, he has played a key role in reshaping News Corp’s portfolio, with a strong focus on digital growth platforms including Digital Real Estate Services.

Prior to News Corp, Cramer spent more than a decade at Macquarie and Citi, ultimately leading Citi’s Investment Banking coverage for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications across Australia and New Zealand. Originally from Melbourne, he also served as a trusted advisor to REA during his time at Citi.

McIntyre added:

“We’re delighted to welcome Andrew to REA. His global experience, financial expertise, and strategic perspective will be invaluable as we continue to grow. His collaborative approach will strengthen our Executive Leadership Team.”

Hopkins will remain available to support a seamless transition.