Tim Hilpert Appointed GM of Marktplaats and 2EmeMain.be / 2DeHands.be
Company - People | Jun 26, 2025 | Aim Group
Tim Hilpert, a marketplace industry veteran, has been appointed as General Manager of Netherlands-based Marktplaats and the Belgian platforms 2EmeMain.be and 2DeHands.be, all owned by Adevinta. Hilpert's extensive experience includes senior roles at EBay, Mobile.de, and OLX Group. Previously, he worked outside the marketplace sector at companies like TrustPilot and Woltair before being hired by Adevinta as CEO of CA and BNL. Adevinta, a marketplace giant spun off from Schibsted in 2019, was acquired by Blackstone and Permira for $13.4 billion in a landmark transaction. The company operates in key Western European markets, owning platforms like LeBonCoin, Mobile.de, and Milanuncios. Currently, Adevinta is reportedly in talks to borrow 6.5 billion to refinance debt and pay dividends to its new owners.
Sectors
- Online Marketplaces
- Private Equity
Geography
- Netherlands – Marktplaats is based in the Netherlands.
- Belgium – 2EmeMain.be / 2DeHands.be are based in Belgium.
- Western Europe – Adevinta operates marketplaces across Western Europe, including countries like Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Industry
- Online Marketplaces – The article discusses the appointment of Tim Hilpert as GM for online marketplaces Marktplaats and 2EmeMain.be / 2DeHands.be.
- Private Equity – Adevinta, the parent company of the marketplaces, was acquired by private equity firms Blackstone and Permira.
Financials
- $13.4 billion – The acquisition value of Adevinta by Blackstone and Permira.
- 6.5 billion – Reported debt to be borrowed by Adevinta to refinance and pay dividends.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hilpert | General Manager | Person | Tim Hilpert has extensive experience in leading digital marketplaces, previously holding senior roles at EBay, Mobile.de, and OLX Group. |
| Adevinta | Parent Company | Company | Adevinta is a leading marketplace operator spun off from Schibsted and acquired by Blackstone and Permira. |
| Marktplaats | Target Company | Company | A Netherlands-based online marketplace owned by Adevinta. |
| 2EmeMain.be / 2DeHands.be | Target Company | Company | Belgian online marketplaces operated by Adevinta. |
| Blackstone | Acquirer | Company | A private equity firm that led the consortium acquiring Adevinta. |
| Permira | Acquirer | Company | A private equity firm involved in the acquisition of Adevinta. |