Depop, the community-powered fashion resale marketplace, today announced the appointment of Peter Semple as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, following his successful tenure as Interim CEO.
Etsy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer, Josh Silverman, commented, “As a leading resale platform, Depop is at the heart of the circular fashion movement and has seen remarkable momentum in recent years. During Peter’s time as Interim Chief Executive Officer, he demonstrated not only a proven ability to lead and inspire teams, but showed his dedication to the Depop mission and its community. He brings a strong understanding of Depop’s position in culture and resale and we couldn’t be more confident in his vision for the future.”
Peter Semple commented, “After six years at Depop, I’m excited to permanently step into the Chief Executive Officer role and lead the business through this next phase of growth. My journey here, from building our brand as Chief Marketing Officer to guiding the company as Interim Chief Executive Officer, has been a privilege. Together with our incredible team, I am committed to accelerating our mission to make fashion circular.”
As a key member of Depop’s Executive Team, Peter first joined as Chief Marketing Officer, shaping the strategic vision of the business and leading the global creative engine that fueled the company’s growth and cultural relevance. His deep understanding of Depop’s mission and community, coupled with his passion for driving positive change, will continue to inspire the team towards making fashion circular.