One year as Adevinta’s CEO: thoughts and takeaways

I remember finishing my final interview with the Board for the position of CEO of Adevinta .

I thought I had done my best, presented a clear vision and communicated my dreams and my (BIG) ambitions for the group… But mostly that I would be honoured if I was to be appointed!?

Why?

Because Adevinta is a young group with so many resources: loved local brands, a strong expertise in business and tech, and fantastic people.?

Today I’m marking one year since I was appointed as CEO.?

What a ride it’s been!?

Here are some of my takeaways:?

• We’re continuing to make positive progress in our financial results, despite a challenging external context?
• Our marketplaces keep earning market share thanks to our loved brands, our innovative products for our end-users and professional clients
• An ambitious ‘growing at scale’ strategy, focusing on our key verticals (re-commerce, mobility, real estate, jobs and other emerging verticals) and allowing us to respond best to our customers’ expectations?

Personally, I feel extremely energised and full of conviction.

?? It is rare in a career to feel so aligned with the purpose of one’s company: “We make a positive change in the world, by helping everything and everyone find new purpose”

?? It’s in our DNA to develop services that extend the life cycle of pre-loved products, therefore helping every customer make a positive impact on the planet

?? It’s our responsibility to create connections through our marketplaces, every month allowing 120 millions Europeans to access everything they need at all the major moments of their lives, from moving to a new home or finding their new car, to landing a dream job or starting a family.?

I’d like to extend a big thank you to all Adevintans for their support, their energy and their outstanding professionalism. I am so proud to work in a company that personifies so many values of equity and tolerance.?

And last but not least, thank you to my family, for their daily support.?

I am relishing the future and the many opportunities we have to create value for our shareholders, our clients and our teams by continuing to make Adevinta:

• A high-performing company?
• A champion for sustainable commerce in Europe
• A customer-centric business thanks to a strong tech foundation
• A purpose-driven culture

Obviously, this is not a piece of cake in the world we live in but I believe that, together, with a clear vision and will, dreams and dedication, we have everything it takes to get there :)