• Mark Solomons joins Catawiki as independent, non-executive Chairman of the Board
• Former eBay executive and seasoned board leader brings decades of marketplace experience to guide Catawiki’s next chapter of growth
Amsterdam, 1 October 2025 - Catawiki, the leading online marketplace for special objects, today announced the appointment of Mark Solomons as its new independent, non-executive Chairman of the Board. Effective since 1 September, Solomons will chair Catawiki’s Board of Directors, strengthening its governance and oversight while supporting the Management Team as the company scales.
The appointment comes at a strong moment for Catawiki, as the company surpassed the €100 million revenue mark in 2024 and delivered several consecutive quarters of profitability.
Photo of Mark Solomons – credit: Tessa Witvoet
Solomons brings over 30 years’ experience spanning finance, e-commerce, and digital marketplaces, with a strong track record in board leadership. He has held senior board positions at Adevinta, OLX Brazil, Apollo Korea (Gmarket), and Distilled Media Group, providing governance and strategic oversight across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
He served as Vice President of Corporate and Business Development, and Vice President of Strategic Investments at Ebay, where he led global M&A and investment activity. Before joining eBay, Solomons spent two decades in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan, leading landmark technology and marketplace transactions. He holds a Master’s in Behavioural Science from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Melbourne.
“Catawiki has built something special: a trusted European online marketplace where enthusiasts discover collectibles, art, interiors, and luxury items through over 100,000 curated objects in auction per week. What excites me is the energy created when passionate collectors can find and purchase items they love from entrepreneurial sellers—many of them small businesses building their livelihood." said Mark Solomons, Chairman of the Board at Catawiki. “There's also a broader shift happening. Pre-loved items offer a more conscious way to consume, benefiting both communities and the environment. This trend has real momentum, and Catawiki is at the center of it. Joining at this inflection point—as the company is growing, profitable and with significant opportunities ahead—makes me genuinely excited about what's next."
Ravi Vora, CEO of Catawiki, commented: “Mark’s track record speaks for itself. Through his board roles at Adevinta, OLX Brazil and other international platforms, as well as his leadership at eBay and Morgan Stanley, he has helped shape and scale some of the world’s most successful digital businesses. We’re delighted to welcome him as Chairman. His board expertise, experience and perspective will be invaluable as we continue to grow Catawiki. I am personally very happy that he has chosen to be part of this journey and look forward to working with him.”
Solomons is already an active Catawiki buyer: “I recently bought a beautiful pre-loved Eames office chair, a timeless classic of mid-century modern design. It’s a category I particularly love on Catawiki.” he added.
