by Kate Rodriguez | Sep 26, 2018 | Marketplaces
Tradus, the used commercial vehicle and heavy equipment marketplace owned by OLX Group, launched in Germany earlier this month as it continues global expansion. The site launched in the Netherlands, OLX’s headquarters, in early 2017 and initially concentrated on...
by Kate Rodriguez | Sep 24, 2018 | People on the Move
Netflix named Axel Springer CEO Mathias Doepfner to its board of directors last week, saying his experience at “Europe’s leading digital publishing house” will give the company invaluable perspective and insight as it pursues growth abroad. Doepfner took the helm at...
by Kate Rodriguez | Sep 13, 2018 | Automotive, Financials / Deals
After a few weeks of speculation in the German media, Volkswagen Financial Services confirmed in a news statement today (in German) that Daimler has acquired a 20 percent stake in Mobility Trader Holding GmbH, operator of auto site HeyCar, which VW launched in October...
by Kate Rodriguez | Sep 6, 2018 | Automotive, People on the Move
HeyCar, a premium used auto platform launched by Volkswagen Financial Services in Germany in October 2017, has lured long-time sales expert Stefan Page away from AutoScout24, the country’s No. 2 auto portal, AutomobilWoche.de reported (in German) yesterday. Page (Xing...
by Kate Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2018 | People on the Move
In a surprise announcement, Scout24 (G24: Xetra), operator of German real estate portal ImmobilienScout24 and auto site AutoScout24, announced Wednesday night that CEO Greg Ellis will step down for personal reasons. Scout24 stock tumbled nearly 3 percent yesterday on...
