Chrono24 sets course for global expansion with José Gaztelu as Chief Growth Officer

Karlsruhe, July 8, 2025 – Chrono24, the world’s leading marketplace for luxury watches, is entering a new stage of international growth with the appointment of José Gaztelu as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective July 1, 2025. In this newly created role, José will be responsible for scaling Chrono24’s global presence and driving strategic growth initiatives across regional operations, marketing, branding, and new business development. He reports directly to CEO Carsten Keller.

Gaztelu brings over 15 years of international leadership experience in scaling digital platforms and developing business models. Most recently, he was part of the Executive Leadership Team at Nextdoor, one of the world’s largest neighborhood platforms with over 100 million registered users. There, he was responsible for market operations and corporate strategy across the US and international markets.

Prior to that, he held senior roles at Domestika, one of the world’s largest learning platforms for creative professionals; at Houzz, the leading platform for home and renovation; and at Zalora, Southeast Asia’s largest online fashion retailer. He began his career at McKinsey & Company and today also advises and invests in international early-stage startups.

Chrono24 CEO Carsten Keller: “José joins us at a pivotal moment as we take our international strategy to the next level. With his global mindset, strategic sharpness, and deep operational experience, he’s exactly the right person to help drive this next phase of growth. Our goal is clear: becoming the global default destination for luxury watches.”

José Gaztelu: “Chrono24 is more than a marketplace – it’s the trusted global platform for luxury watches with a passionate community. I’m thrilled to help shape its trajectory and unlock long-term growth opportunities worldwide.”

About Chrono24

“Chrono24 – The World’s Watch Market” has been the global online marketplace for luxury watches since 2003. Featuring approximately 560,000 watches from around 3,000 dealers and 60,000 private sellers in more than 120 countries, the platform attracts over nine million unique visitors per month. With a vast global offering of new, pre-owned, and vintage watches, Chrono24 provides a comprehensive service portfolio, enabling buyers and sellers to conduct transactions in a trusted environment. Chrono24 employs around 350 people across its offices in Germany (Karlsruhe and Berlin), Miami, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other locations.