Compass gets serious about AI, adds Google Gemini leader to board

Compass International Holdings has appointed longtime Google executive Sissie Hsiao to its board of directors as the company leans further into artificial intelligence and advertising-driven growth. The New York-based brokerage conglomerate announced the move on Wednesday, saying Hsiao will join the board of directors of Compass Inc. The company also disclosed that Charles Phillips stepped down from the board effective last Friday and that board members Frank Martell and Steven Sordello will assume new leadership roles. Hsiao brings more than 20 years of experience in consumer technology and digital advertising. During nearly two decades at Google, she led the development of Google’s AI tool Gemini, Google App Ads app and oversaw the use of generative AI, natural language and speech technologies across Google’s consumer products, according to the company announcement. She previously served as vice president and general manager of Google’s display, video and app advertising businesses. “Sissie joins our Board at a pivotal time where technology is reshaping how our real estate professionals work. Her AI and advertising background is exactly what we were looking for, and we welcome he...