New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Douglas R. Lebda, the founder and chief executive officer of LendingTree, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 55 in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident over the weekend. The company confirmed Doug Lebda's death in a statement released Monday, 13 October 2025, describing him as a "visionary leader" whose work transformed the financial services industry, as per the New York Post.

According to Benzinga, Lebda had an estimated net worth of $305 million. This figure is based on his reported shares in several companies, including LendingTree, IAC/InterActiveCorp, and Eastman Kodak Co.

His most active year for stock transactions was 2018, with 37 acquisitions and 486 disposals. In 2024, he purchased 345,722 shares wo...