Alexey Gevlich Takes Charge of Avito's Lifestyle Division

Russia-based classifieds giant Avito has appointed Alexey Gevlich as the director of its Lifestyle business. Gevlich will oversee the development of Avito's largest category in the Goods vertical, which boasts a monthly audience of around 28 million unique users. The Lifestyle division encompasses a wide range of product categories including Clothing, Shoes and Accessories, Hobbies and Leisure, Beauty and Health, and Children’s Products and Toys. Over the next year, Gevlich will focus on enhancing the user transaction experience through Avito Delivery and secure transaction features, expanding product ranges, seeking major partners, and developing the resale market in Russia. Gevlich has a rich history with Avito, having joined in 2019 as director of strategy and development at Avito Goods. His previous experience includes heading the international department at Yandex Market and working in Japan with Mitsui & Co. Gevlich holds an MBA from Oxford and is actively involved in educational projects.