Stone Appointed as CEO of Bridebook
Company - People | Apr 22, 2025 | Aim Group
Hamish Stone, an experienced executive in the marketplace industry, has been appointed CEO at Bridebook, a leading wedding-planning application based in the United Kingdom. Stone transitions from his previous role as Chief Operating Officer, a position he held for over two years. His career includes significant tenures as director in the automotive segment at Marktplaats when it was under EBay's ownership, and as managing director and CEO of iCar Asia, which was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. His appointment marks a strategic move for Bridebook, likely leveraging his vast marketplace expertise to drive growth.
Sectors
- Technology
- Marketplace
Geography
- United Kingdom – Bridebook is based in the United Kingdom, where Hamish Stone is now the CEO.
- Kuala Lumpur – iCar Asia, one of Hamish Stone's previous employers, is based in Kuala Lumpur.
Industry
- Technology – The article involves Bridebook, a technology-driven platform focused on wedding planning.
- Marketplace – Both Marktplaats and iCar Asia, where Hamish Stone previously held positions, operate as marketplace platforms.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridebook | Company | Target Company | A wedding-planning application based in the U.K. |
| Hamish Stone | CEO | Person | Newly appointed CEO of Bridebook and former COO. |
| Marktplaats | Previous Employer | Company | A marketplace company where Hamish Stone served as director of automotive and verticals. |
| iCar Asia | Previous Employer | Company | A publicly traded automotive marketplace company where Hamish Stone was managing director and CEO. |