AUCKLAND: Laybuy Holdings (ASX:LBY) has appointed John Gillian into a newly created role of General Manager UK and Europe.

Laybuy Managing Director Gary Rohloff says the appointment of John is an important step for Laybuy as it focuses on its growth in the United Kingdom.

The appointment follows Laybuy’s continued rapid growth in the UK, with GMV growth of 504% in that market in FY21 compared to FY20. Laybuy is now recognised as one of leading providers in the UK market.

In the new role, John will be responsible for all UK operations, including day-to-day responsibility for developing and implementing strategy to deliver continued growth in that market.

John joins Laybuy from Criteo, a global adtech company, where he was the Vice President (VP) for Europe with responsibility for the performance and go-to-market strategy in the region. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade at Google in various leadership roles where he led teams dedicated to driving digital transformation for Google’s Customers.

“John’s proven track record in working with some of the largest merchants in the world at the most senior level, combined with his passion for championing the customer makes this appointment a particularly exciting one for Laybuy’s growth plans,” says Rohloff.

The appointment follows recent appointments to the new roles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer and strengthen Laybuy’s leadership team while the company continues to undergo rapid growth.

John will be based in London and commences his role this month.

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13 May, 12:27 pm GMT+10