Hellestveit to Step Down from Vend, Joins Funda

Company - People | Jun 12, 2025 | Aim Group

Jørgen Hellestveit has stepped down from his role as Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Vend, a Norway-based marketplaces operator formerly known as Schibsted Marketplaces, to take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Funda, a Dutch real estate marketplace. Hellestveit's decision marks a significant career move as he transitions from the Nordic region to a prominent position in the European real estate market. He expressed gratitude to the CEO of Funda, Joost Dop, for the opportunity, highlighting Funda's strong position among home seekers and real estate agents in the Netherlands. Hellestveit will officially start his role at Funda on August 1st, where he looks forward to contributing to the company's growth and strengthening its market influence. Recently, Hellestveit was involved in defending the visitor data reporting practices of Norway-based marketplace horizontal Finn.no to property sellers.

Sectors

  • Real Estate
  • Marketplaces

Geography

  • Norway – Hellestveit is departing from Vend, a Norway-based company.
  • Netherlands – Hellestveit is joining Funda, a company based in the Netherlands, marking a geographical career shift.

Industry

  • Real Estate – The article focuses on Jørgen Hellestveit's transition to a new role as CCO in a leading real estate marketplace.
  • Marketplaces – Both Vend and Funda operate as marketplaces, providing platforms for buying and selling real estate.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Jørgen HellestveitChief Product OfficerPeopleHe is stepping down as CPO of Vend and will join Funda as CCO.
    Vend (formerly Schibsted Marketplaces)Previous EmployerCompaniesA Norway-based marketplaces operator from which Hellestveit is departing.
    FundaNew EmployerCompaniesA Netherlands-based real estate marketplace that Hellestveit is joining as CCO.
    Joost DopCEO of FundaPeopleHe offered the opportunity to Hellestveit to join Funda as CCO.