August 1, 2025
LONDON – Depop, the community-powered fashion resale marketplace, has appointed Peter Semple as chief executive officer, effective Aug. 1, following his successful tenure as Interim CEO.
“As a leading resale platform, Depop is at the heart of the circular fashion movement and has seen remarkable momentum in recent years,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy, Inc. (which acquired Depop in 2021 for $1.6 billion. “During Peter’s time as Interim Chief Executive Officer, he demonstrated not only a proven ability to lead and inspire teams, but showed his dedication to the Depop mission and its community. He brings a strong understanding of Depop’s position in culture and resale and we couldn’t be more confident in his vision for the future.”
“After six years at Depop, I’m excited to permanently step into the CEO role and lead the business through this next phase of growth,” said Semple. “My journey here, from building our brand as CMO to guiding the company as interim CEO, has been a privilege. Together with our incredible team, I am committed to accelerating our mission to make fashion circular.”
As a key member of Depop’s executive team, Semple first joined as CMO, shaping the strategic vision of the business and leading the global creative engine that fueled the company’s growth and cultural relevance.
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