Cars.com Appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer to Drive Marketplace Innovation

Cars.com Inc. announced the appointment of Mausam Bhatt as its new Chief Product Officer, effective November 2, 2026. Bhatt brings extensive marketplace and digital commerce experience to the role, where he will oversee product strategy and development across the company's portfolio.

Leadership Background and Experience

Bhatt joins Cars.com from commerce technology company Rithum, where he also served as Chief Product Officer. His prior professional background includes:

• Realtor.com: Served as Chief Product and Technology Officer, leading product, engineering, artificial intelligence, and data operations.
• Google Shopping: Led product initiatives for the growth and transactions platform.
• RetailMeNot: Held the position of Chief Product Officer.
• Flipkart: Part of the senior leadership team that scaled the mobile commerce business to over 75 million users and $4 billion in revenue.
• Hewlett Packard: Began his professional career as a software engineer.

Strategic Objectives

According to Cars.com CEO Tobi Hartmann, Bhatt's appointment aims to accelerate the platform's evolution into an intelligent, connected marketplace. Bhatt will focus on integrating the company's consumer marketplace, automotive data, artificial intelligence capabilities, and dealer solutions to create more seamless experiences.

• Consumer Confidence: Building intuitive tools to help shoppers make informed car decisions.
• Dealer Value: Enhancing interconnected technology and media solutions for automotive dealers and OEMs.
• Market Execution: Delivering the next generation of platform experiences.

Verification and Company Background

Operating for over 25 years, Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) provides automotive sales marketplaces combining consumer reviews, data tools, and dealer solutions. Stakeholders and interested parties can verify official corporate announcements, governance updates, and financial disclosures directly through the official Cars.com investor relations website or regulatory filings with the New York Stock Exchange.