Tim Stracke hands over the chairmanship of the advisory board at Chrono24: Tobias Hartmann follows

Tim Stracke hands over the chairmanship of the advisory board at Chrono24: Tobias Hartmann follows

Tobias Hartmann (left) has been Chairman of Chrono24's Advisory Board since June 1, 2025. He succeeds Tim Stracke, who built the company into the world's leading online trading platform for pre-owned luxury watches starting in 2010, and together with Holger Felgner starting in 2016.

Left: The new chairman of the advisory board and successor to Tim Stracke, Tobias Hartmann.

At the beginning of last year, the two co-CEOs passed the baton to Carsten Keller. Tim Stracke and Holger Felgner remained key shareholders and joined Chrono24's advisory board.

Stracke also took over the chairmanship of the Advisory Board. Tobias Hartmann has now succeeded him in this position.

He has held senior positions in private and publicly traded companies in Europe and the US – most recently as CEO of the digital platform Scout24 SE, listed on the M-DAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Previously, he also held management positions at HelloFresh and eBay in the US.

The personnel changes are part of a comprehensive strategy, as part of which Chrono24 recently announced a new brand identity.

Tobias Hartmann:

"I'm very much looking forward to helping shape the future of Chrono24 together with Tim, the Advisory Board, and the management team led by Carsten Keller. Chrono24 is an impressive success story – driven for years by innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a clear vision."

“I look forward to contributing to the company’s sustainable growth.”

Tobias Hartmann

Tim Stracke: "Taking on the chairmanship of the Advisory Board during this transitional phase was a conscious decision to actively shape Chrono24's next development. With Tobias, we are gaining an independent and strong leader, as well as a passionate watch collector with deep expertise in building digital platforms. Even during our first exchange many years ago, it was clear to me that he could be a great asset to Chrono24. I look forward to remaining part of the Advisory Board, continuing the dialogue with Tobias and the board, and supporting Carsten and the management team."

CEO Carsten Keller:

"Tim and his co-founders have transformed Chrono24 into a global platform—the premier destination for watch collectors worldwide. Along the way, the company achieved unicorn status in 2021. Tim has been a valuable sparring partner for me from the very beginning, and I'm delighted that we're continuing our collaboration. At the same time, I warmly welcome Tobias. With his international experience and his track record in building digital business models, he will be a real asset to us—especially as we embark on our next strategic steps."