OnBuy hires former eBay exec Mark Lister as Chief Commercial Officer

 UK-based online marketplace OnBuy has appointed Mark Lister as Chief Commercial Officer.

Lister’s CV includes a stint as Senior Director in eBay Classified Group’s (eCG) commercial business function.

Cas Paton, Founder and CEO, OnBuy, which launched in 2016, says: “The global industry experience Mark brings from big names will be invaluable to OnBuy as we continue our worldwide expansion.”

“He has grown businesses in the UK, North America and the Middle East, so I’m confident that this level of expertise will drive us forward even faster.”

Lister comments: “Success in the e-commerce sector comes from providing a phenomenal customer experience, so it’s exciting to be joining a growing team of skilled individuals to help accelerate OnBuy’s already impressive growth and unrivalled Trustpilot score of 4.7/5.”

He adds: “With the experience I’ve gained over the years, both nationally and internationally and with the learnings I bring from previous roles, I’m looking to maximise the global opportunity for OnBuy.”

“By working with my colleagues across the business, I’m confident that we can deliver on the promise of a fair, transparent marketplace model to customers and sellers across the world.”

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