High-performance product development teams are essential for launching great products, driving innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge in today’s market environment. However, building and growing these teams is difficult, and especially within large-scale product organisations, it presents significant challenges. From team composition to way-of-working to leadership styles, navigating these complexities is no easy feat.
When Adevinta acquired eBay-Classifieds (mobile.de, kleinanzeigen, subito, marktplaats), we encountered this challenge head-on. With over 2,500 employees in Product and Tech, spread across more than six countries with more than 16 platforms, we embarked on a journey to transform our fragmented, country-focused organisation into a cohesive, European-wide powerhouse of product excellence.
Join Stephan as he explores Adevinta’s journey, from navigating disparate structures to establishing a unified, centrally managed approach. Discover the strategies employed to foster collaboration, autonomy and streamline operations.
Advisor, Consultant and CPTO at Adevinta Spain.
Stephan is a senior C-level (CPTO, CPO, CEO) management professional, specialising in consumer-facing internet, e-commerce and software development products. He has a strong functional focus on product development, product design, user experience, and strategy development, with over 25 years of experience in classified marketplaces, online travel, and Internet technologies. Throughout his career, Stephan has worked in 5 different countries and international organisations, leading teams with more than 500 employees.
