Chrono24 Appoints Jose Gastel as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chrono24 announced the appointment of Jose Gastel, who previously served as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and accelerated key growth initiatives, including the expansion of its US business, as its new CEO.
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Chrono24 has appointed Jose Gastel, who has been accelerating major growth initiatives including the expansion of the US business as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), as CEO.
Chrono24 (Headquarters: Karlsruhe, Germany; CEO: Jose Gastel), the world's largest online marketplace for luxury watches, has appointed Jose Gastel as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Gastel joined Chrono24 in July 2025 as Chief Growth Officer and has been leading the company's management since September 2025. In these past few months, Gastel has materialized and executed Chrono24's strategy, strengthened its leadership team, and accelerated key growth initiatives, including the expansion of its US business.
Chrono24 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jose Gastel
Key Experience
"Jose has demonstrated exceptional leadership since joining Chrono24. He quickly gained a deep understanding of the business, set its direction, and steadily moved the company forward. This appointment as Chief Executive Officer is a testament to his achievements so far." — Tobias Hartmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Gastel has over 15 years of international leadership experience in scaling digital platforms. Most recently, as part of the executive team at Nextdoor, one of the world's largest community-focused platforms with over 100 million registered users, he was responsible for business operations and corporate strategy in the US and international markets. Gastel started his career at McKinsey & Company and has held senior positions at Domestika, the world's largest learning platform for creative professionals, Houzz, a leading platform for home and renovation, and Zalora, Southeast Asia's largest online fashion retailer.
"Chrono24 is a unique presence in the luxury watch market, with the world's largest selection, deep expertise, and a global community passionate about watches. I am deeply honored by the trust placed in me by the Supervisory Board. Together with an excellent team, I aim to further strengthen Chrono24 as a trusted place for everyone seeking luxury watches, deepen the trust between buyers and sellers, and especially unlock significant growth potential in the United States." — Jose Gastel, CEO of Chrono24.
There will be no change to Chrono24's strategic direction.
About Chrono24:
Chrono24, founded in 2003, is the world's largest online marketplace for luxury watches. With over 3,000 commercial dealers and more than 60,000 private sellers from over 150 countries worldwide, approximately 600,000 watches are listed, attracting around 9 million visitors each month. From new to pre-owned and vintage watches, a wide variety of timepieces from around the globe are offered, and various services are provided to ensure secure transactions for both sellers and buyers. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, with offices in Berlin, Miami, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, Chrono24 employs over 350 staff members globally.
■ Instagram Account
@chrono24.japan https://www.instagram.com/chrono24.japan
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Chrono24 Japan G.K.
Office: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, 13F
Offices: Karlsruhe, Berlin, Miami, Tokyo, Hong Kong
CEO: Jose Gastel
Chrono24 Website: https://www.chrono24.jp
Chrono24 Japan Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrono24.japan/
Chrono24 Japan Official X: https://x.com/chrono24japan
Chrono24 Japan Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrono24.japan
Chrono24 Official App is available for download here.
Chrono24 (Headquarters: Karlsruhe, Germany; CEO: Jose Gastel), the world's largest online marketplace for luxury watches, has appointed Jose Gastel as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Gastel joined Chrono24 in July 2025 as Chief Growth Officer and has been leading the company's management since September 2025. In these past few months, Gastel has materialized and executed Chrono24's strategy, strengthened its leadership team, and accelerated key growth initiatives, including the expansion of its US business.
Chrono24 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jose Gastel
Key Experience
"Jose has demonstrated exceptional leadership since joining Chrono24. He quickly gained a deep understanding of the business, set its direction, and steadily moved the company forward. This appointment as Chief Executive Officer is a testament to his achievements so far." — Tobias Hartmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Gastel has over 15 years of international leadership experience in scaling digital platforms. Most recently, as part of the executive team at Nextdoor, one of the world's largest community-focused platforms with over 100 million registered users, he was responsible for business operations and corporate strategy in the US and international markets. Gastel started his career at McKinsey & Company and has held senior positions at Domestika, the world's largest learning platform for creative professionals, Houzz, a leading platform for home and renovation, and Zalora, Southeast Asia's largest online fashion retailer.
"Chrono24 is a unique presence in the luxury watch market, with the world's largest selection, deep expertise, and a global community passionate about watches. I am deeply honored by the trust placed in me by the Supervisory Board. Together with an excellent team, I aim to further strengthen Chrono24 as a trusted place for everyone seeking luxury watches, deepen the trust between buyers and sellers, and especially unlock significant growth potential in the United States." — Jose Gastel, CEO of Chrono24.
There will be no change to Chrono24's strategic direction.
About Chrono24:
Chrono24, founded in 2003, is the world's largest online marketplace for luxury watches. With over 3,000 commercial dealers and more than 60,000 private sellers from over 150 countries worldwide, approximately 600,000 watches are listed, attracting around 9 million visitors each month. From new to pre-owned and vintage watches, a wide variety of timepieces from around the globe are offered, and various services are provided to ensure secure transactions for both sellers and buyers. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, with offices in Berlin, Miami, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, Chrono24 employs over 350 staff members globally.
■ Instagram Account
@chrono24.japan https://www.instagram.com/chrono24.japan
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Chrono24 Japan G.K.
Office: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, 13F
Offices: Karlsruhe, Berlin, Miami, Tokyo, Hong Kong
CEO: Jose Gastel
Chrono24 Website: https://www.chrono24.jp
Chrono24 Japan Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrono24.japan/
Chrono24 Japan Official X: https://x.com/chrono24japan
Chrono24 Japan Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrono24.japan
Chrono24 Official App is available for download here.