CSGP
Real Estate Services · Real Estate
CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
2024-07-01–present
Chief Accounting Officer
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Get CSGP alertsChristian Lown is recorded as CFO and Chief Accounting Officer at Costar Group, Inc. (CSGP) since July 1, 2024. Christian Lown was last confirmed as Board Member at Navient Holdings, Inc. (NAVI) in a filing dated April 9, 2020. Earlier roles on record: CFO at Navient Holdings, Inc. (NAVI) until May 29, 2020. Costar Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed July 13, 2026 that Christian Lown resigned as Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), effective July 31, 2026. Costar Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed June 18, 2024 that Christian Lown was appointed principal accounting officer, effective July 1, 2024. Costar Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed June 18, 2024 that Christian Lown was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2024. The proxy statement of Costar Group, Inc. reports total compensation of $7,970,423 for Christian Lown in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $588,269. Disclosed compensation is on record for 6 fiscal years. Christian Lown has spoken on 4 earnings calls across 2 companies, most recently for Costar Group, Inc. on July 22, 2025. Those appearances were for Costar Group, Inc. (CSGP) and Navient Holdings, Inc. (NAVI). Costar Group, Inc. is classified in the Real Estate Services industry within the Real Estate sector. Other companies whose calls Christian Lown spoke on are classified in the Financial Services sector. Other leadership on record at Costar Group, Inc. includes Andrew C. Florance (CEO and Board Member), Andrew Florance (CEO and Board Member), Louise S. Sams (Chairman and Board Member) and 7 others.
“On July 7, 2026, Christian Lown, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Company, informed the Company of his decision to resign, effective July 31, 2026, for another opportunity outside the Company's industry.”
“Mr. Lown will also serve as the Company's principal accounting officer.”
“I'm happy to report that CoStar has now reached its 57th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, coming in at 15%. We also achieved a Commercial Information and Marketplace Brands margin of 43% in the second quarter.”
“First quarter 2025 revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $732 million. Matterport contributed $15.9 million of revenue for the quarter, which represented one month of activity.”
“Full year 2024 revenue grew 11% versus the prior year, coming in ahead of consensus and above the high end of our revenue guidance range. Full year adjusted EBITDA in 2024 came in above expectations at $241 million and a 9% margin, also exceeding consensus on the high end of our guidance range.”
“And thank you to everyone on today's call for your interest in Navient during these unprecedented times. I'd like to add my thanks to Team Navient for their incredible resilience and support, helping our customers navigate this challenging environment.”
2024-07-01–present
2024-07-01–present
Start not stated–2020-04-09
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Start not stated–2020-05-29
Start not stated–2026-07-31
CSGP
Real Estate Services · Real Estate
CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
2024-07-01–present
Credit Services · Financial Services
Board Member, CFO
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Costar Group, Inc. (CSGP) | Chief Financial Officer | $588,269 | $7,970,423 |
| 2024 | Costar Group, Inc. (CSGP) | Chief Financial Officer | $253,846 | $3,540,510 |
| 2020 | Navient Holdings, Inc. (NAVI) | Former Chief Financial Officer | $200,002 | $1,414,246 |
| 2019 | Navient Holdings, Inc. (NAVI) | Former Chief Financial Officer | $400,004 | $3,027,991 |
| 2018 | Navient Holdings, Inc. (NAVI) | Former Chief Financial Officer | $400,004 | $3,097,142 |
| 2017 | Navient Holdings, Inc. (NAVI) | Chief Financial Officer | $292,310 | $1,873,102 |