As Leboncoin prepares to celebrate a 20th anniversary in 2026, mind Retail interviewed Antoine Jouteau, the outgoing Chief Executive Officer. As Jacob Aqraou, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Adevinta, prepares to take over on an interim basis, the e-commerce site is moving full speed ahead with AI, the development of a conversational chatbot, new payment methods, a new warranty offer and services for B2B clients. This interview was conducted before an announcement of his departure, then updated on 10 October.
You are leaving Leboncoin after 16 years. For what reasons?
After more than 16 years, including 10 years as head of Leboncoin, I decided to step down at the end of October. I will be focusing on new professional projects. I cannot say more for now, but leading Leboncoin has been one of the greatest adventures of my career. I leave with peace of mind, immense pride and the conviction that Leboncoin will continue to grow and thrive (in 2024, Adevinta’s new shareholders – led by funds Blackrock and
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Sophie Baqué
Chief Editor of mind Retail