AVIV Group announces CEO Transition
- Former Avito CEO, Vladimir Pravdivy appointed as new CEO to lead the company into its next phase of growth
- Ait Voncke to step down after four years
Berlin, Germany, February 25, 2025 – AVIV Group, a leading player in the European real estate classifieds sector, today announced that Vladimir Pravdivy will succeed Ait Voncke as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 10, 2025. Ait has decided to step down from his position as CEO, after four years leading the company through expansion and organizational transformation.
Vladimir Pravdivy is a seasoned leader in the European classifieds space with a proven track record of scaling businesses. He spent almost a decade at Avito, most recently as CEO for the past seven years and served as the businesses CFO before that, where he led the company to 30x revenue growth, creating a leading classifieds platform. Vladimir brings deep expertise in market-driven innovation, operational excellence, and value creation. His appointment reinforces AVIV’s commitment to execution and growth, further strengthening its position as Europe’s most trusted and innovative real estate platform, that is well positioned to capitalize on the growing market opportunities.
“Vladimir is a highly accomplished and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of driving growth in the Classifieds sector. His deep commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences makes him the ideal choice to lead AVIV into the next phase of expansion, solidifying its position as a leader in the European classifieds market,” said Julian Deutz, designated CEO, AS Classifieds. “On behalf of the entire AVIV family, I would like to thank Ait for his contributions over the past four years in shaping the solid foundation we have today.”
Vladimir Pravdivy added: “With AVIV’s strong foothold in key European markets and a talented team, I am excited about the vast opportunity to drive innovation in real estate through technology. With KKR’s entrepreneurial support, we will focus on value creation, adapting to local market dynamics, and delivering a superior experience for consumers and real estate professionals.”
Under Ait's leadership, AVIV has expanded its market footprint through the acquisition and integration of multiple businesses, while also developing a central technology platform. These efforts have greatly strengthened AVIV’s ability to enhance its offering to customers. Additionally, Ait and his team secured long-term financing to support the company’s next phase, creating a solid platform for future growth. Ait will continue to support KKR, AVIV’s future majority shareholder, as an advisor post stepping down.
“I am very proud to have worked together with the talented and passionate AVIV team in building the trusted real estate platform,” said Ait Voncke. “With the company well-positioned for the next phase, now is the right time to transition leadership. I have full confidence in Vladimir and the team to drive the next stage of growth.”
About Vladimir Pravdivy
Vladimir Pravdivy is a seasoned executive with almost three decades of experience in marketplaces, technology, and investment. As CEO of Avito, he led the company to 30x revenue growth, transforming it into a leading classifieds platform and a benchmark for innovation. He spearheaded Avito’s shift from an ad-based model to a transactional ecosystem, driving both technological advancements and market leadership.
With a background in scaling businesses, building high-performing teams, M&A, and IPO readiness, Vladimir has worked with global investors such as Prosus/Naspers, Accel, and Kinnevik. Educated at The Wharton School, he brings deep expertise in execution and value creation.
About AVIV
AVIV is one of the world's largest digital real estate tech companies, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Its unique family of leading brands includes some of Europe's best-known digital real estate marketplaces: SeLoger and Meilleurs Agents (France), Immowelt (Germany) and Immoweb (Belgium) which together employ around 2,000 people. AVIV invests in innovative business models that shape the future of how consumers buy, sell, rent, or lend properties across Europe and the Middle East.
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