TME
17/06/2014 11:56
OFFICE
REL: 1156 HRS Trade Me Group Limited
OFFICE: TME: COO Mike O'Donnell prepares to move on
Trade Me COO prepares to move on
Trade Me chief operating officer Mike O'Donnell (MOD) has provided notice of
his resignation today. A departure date is yet to be finalised, but Mr
O'Donnell will remain in the role until at least mid-August and will help
with a transition plan.
Trade Me CEO Jon Macdonald said he was saddened, but understanding of Mr
O'Donnell's decision to move on.
"MOD has made a huge contribution to Trade Me over the last decade," he said.
"He helped build our classifieds verticals, has run our business operations
and regulatory functions, and most recently led our Marketplace division.
"He's a person with incredible energy and drive, and he'll be sorely missed.
On behalf of Trade Me staff and the board, I'd like to thank MOD for all the
great work he has done here."
Mr O'Donnell said moving on was a tough decision. "I love Trade Me and have
relished being part of the journey," he said. "June 2014 marks ten years for
me here, so it's time I turned my hand to something different.
"I haven't yet settled on what the next venture is going to be, but I wanted
to give Trade Me a decent period of notice. I have full confidence in the
team and the direction of the business, and wish them all the very best as
Trade Me continues to grow and do new things. It's been a privilege being a
part of the Trade Me story and to work for a CEO the calibre of Jon."
Mr O'Donnell will continue to pen the irrepressible MOD's Motors newsletter
for Trade Me Motors, but only if Trade Me agrees to his extortionate payment
demand of a 44-gallon drum of 98 octane for each issue.
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Contact: Paul Ford, Trade Me, +64 4 803 2611, [email protected]
End CA:00251681 For:TME Type:OFFICE Time:2014-06-17 11:56:32
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