Scott Peyree
Scott Peyree is the Chief Executive Officer of LendingTree, where he leads the company’s strategy, operations, and long-term growth across its multi-brand financial services platform. As CEO, Scott focuses on scaling performance, strengthening execution, and delivering greater value to consumers, partners, and shareholders.
Scott brings a founder’s mindset and nearly two decades of entrepreneurial and operating experience to the role. He began his career by founding WorldClass Strategy, which he successfully sold in 2006. He later founded QuoteWizard, growing it into a leading online insurance marketplace before selling the business to LendingTree in 2018. Following the acquisition, Scott remained with the company to lead the insurance segment, where he expanded LendingTree’s presence and capabilities in the category.
In 2023, Scott was appointed Chief Operating Officer, overseeing day-to-day operations and driving company-wide alignment and efficiency. In 2025, he was named Chief Executive Officer, continuing his long-standing commitment to building scalable platforms, empowering teams, and advancing LendingTree’s mission to help consumers make smarter financial decisions.
Scott has a wife and two daughters, and has lived in the Seattle area for the past 30 years.