Whenever asked about running Vestiaire Collective, I'd say it’s the sexiest job ever: Luxury, Tech, Sustainability! I thought Lazada would be hard to top. But leading Vestiaire Collective has been even more intense and meaningful. In Southeast Asia, we helped a rising middle class access hundreds of millions of products. At Vestiaire, through technology and the power of our community, we’ve been able to influence how people think about consumption full stop — in our own humble way. From selling 4 USD dresses to banning fast fashion. Together, we built a truly global platform — a brand rooted in purpose and trusted by millions. Over the years, we navigated the transformation of our business with the introduction of direct shipping, boom and bust of COVID, inflation and high interest rates, geopolitical shocks, shifts in luxury consumption, and the push to profitability. Through it all, the team showed remarkable resilience and grit, and Vestiaire kept growing. We now stand at a unique inflection point: AI has the potential to transform how platforms like ours operate — from discovery to trust, personalization to global scale. This is a moment to be bold, to innovate, and to build the next phase of growth. Vestiaire is uniquely positioned to benefit — digital at its core, yet grounded in the physical through the products we sell and the service we provide. As we looked ahead, it became clear that the board and I had different views on the strategic path forward. That’s a natural part of any company’s evolution — and it reflects the scale of the opportunity ahead and the current strength of the business. I leave proud of what we’ve achieved, grateful to the extraordinary teams and my ExCom, with a special mention to Fanny Moizant and Sophie Hersan — exceptional thought partners across all parts of our business (and, of course, helping me improve my fashion sense). Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey, to our investors for their support, and to my family, who’ve endured the emotional rollercoaster that comes with 14 years as a CEO. Two unicorns in... Singapore, Paris, NYC … time for a breather.
Thanks Maximilian Bittner for being such a disruptive and innovative CEO over these seven years — with all the successes and doubts that came along the way. Thank you for embodying our mission with great pride and your unique style :-)
What a run! Thank you Max for all these years of hard work to change the fashion industry. Deeply gratefull for where you took VC 🙏🏻.
Thanks Maximilian Bittner for your relentless ambition — not just for Vestiaire Collective, but for us as individuals. You took chances on many young professionals, myself included. We owe our growth to your belief in us
Your gift for uniting incredible people to achieve the impossible will always stay with me. From our first drink in 2013 to building Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce company and selling it to Alibaba, I’ve witnessed it firsthand and I am deeply grateful for those extraordinary years. All the best for the next impossible feat! (I don t believe one sec in the pig thing :))
Maximilian Bittner, having had the privilege to work under your leadership, I learned that the limit is the sky, and that a true CEO stays grounded, close to both customers and teams. I still remember delivering packages with you and getting to know our customers firsthand, that moment said it all. Anyone who knows you well would follow you anywhere. The potential to transform retail and commerce with AI is immense, and the time to innovate and be bold is now more than ever. Get some well-deserved rest, Max, and I look forward to seeing what you’ll take on next. True leaders never stop inspiring. Liebe Grüße und vielen Dank immer für das Vertrauen in mich.
Max, CEOs like you are rare - clarity of vision, charisma and enough common sense to avoid the trappings of the big ego tech bro. I suspect this is not your last rodeo. Enjoy the break!
Was a pleasure to be part of this story, from Lazada to Vestiaire. Thank you for creating something lifechanging for many people.
14 years driving eCommerce markets around the world and building unicorns with such passion! Cannot believe it! Feels the same energy as when we took that coffee on Orchard road and you explain me your vision for the first time back :) So cheers to some good rest and see you in New York soon!
Thank you Maximilian Bittner, for the incredible experience and the seven amazing years I've had working with you at Vestiaire Collective! It's truly been such a special journey filled with learning, and so many inspiring moments. Thanks for your trust and the opportunity to contribute to such meaningful work!
Co-Founder & Deputy CEO at Noli
1wYou’ve been an amazing leader, and drove VC to exceptional heights. The journey on your side has been an ever exciting adventure. Congrats Max, and enjoy the rest (at least for a month…?) 💪👏