Santtu is the CEO of Mezzoforte Ltd and the driving force behind Huutokaupat.com, Finland’s leading digital auction platform with over one million monthly users and 300 000 auctions annually. Under his leadership, the company has grown to over €200 million in turnover by applying smart business scaling strategies and a strong focus on digital innovation. […]
Guillaume Bouchard is the Founder and CEO of Checkstep, a pioneering technology company leveraging AI to enhance online trust and safety. With extensive expertise in machine learning, digital safety, and content moderation, Guillaume previously co-founded Bloomsbury AI, which was acquired by Facebook in 2018. He is a prolific researcher with over 60 influential publications and […]
Zakaria Ghassouli is a founding team member of Avito.ma, Morocco’s leading online marketplace, which he co-launched in 2012. Over the years, he has held multiple strategic roles within the company and played a pivotal role in the 2014 merger that unified Morocco’s classifieds market—bringing together Avito (Avito Group) and Bikhir (Schibsted/Adevinta). In July 2017, Zakaria […]
Alexander Reissigl is a strategic business leader currently serving as Head of Cars & Motor at willhaben, Austria’s leading digital marketplace platform. With over 7 years of experience at willhaben, he has progressively advanced through key positions, demonstrating expertise in business development and marketplace dynamics. In his current role, Alexander leads the Motornetwork, overseeing willhaben […]
Rasmus is a strategy specialist with a background in management consulting and as an entrepreneur. He brings a structured, analytical mindset to complex challenges, helping organizations navigate growth, transformation, and digital innovation. With several years of experience in SaaS and across industries, Rasmus focuses on aligning strategic vision with practical execution to create lasting impact. […]
Sindre is a product and technology strategist with a background in industrial design and software development. He specializes in building products that balance exceptional user experiences with business needs. With a sharp focus on execution and collaboration, Sindre works across disciplines to turn insights into impactful digital experiences tailored to individual user needs. Sindre is […]
With a focus on consumer internet, online marketplaces, media and education, he has experience working with 50+ clients on corporate strategy and due diligence engagements across these sectors primarily in the UK, Europe and US. A particular focus has involved working closely with online classified and marketplace businesses through a rapidly evolving landscape including the […]
István Martis joined Profession.hu in 2008 and has been the company’s CEO since 2014. From 2017 to 2021, he was a member of the Board of Ringier Axel Springer Media AG and Head of the company’s Central and Eastern European job portal portfolio. Over the years, Profession.hu has become a leading digital company in the […]
Dr. Fabian Schulz is a Partner in Simon-Kucherʼs Frankfurt office. He has been with the company since 2007. He primarily conducts projects for software companies, payment processors, online platforms, and IT service companies. His consulting focus is on monetization strategies, sales optimization, customer-focused management, and digitalization strategies. He is a frequent speaker at industry events […]
Katja Riefler, AIM Group’s managing director and principal, is a trained journalist and business trend scout. She has worked extensively with online services and media companies to shape their futures. She joined the AIM Group in 2002, became our European director in 2007 and MD in 2015. She built AIM’s business in EMEA. Katja helped […]