People Roundup: Scout24, Baltic Classifieds Group, Quinto Andar

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Europe: Scout24 appoints COO International for overseas operations

Scout24 has named Dr. Claudia Viehweger as the Group's new Chief Operating Officer International, overseeing operations at the recently acquired Fotocasa Group in Spain.

Viehweger joined Scout24 as chief HR officer in 2021 following stints at Axel Springer and has also served on the supervisory board of the new-build property portal, Neubau Kompass AG.

A post on Scout24's LinkedIn page said:

Following her impactful tenure as Chief People & Sustainability Officer, Claudia now takes on a key international mandate: driving the growth and further development of our Spain business. This builds on Scout24’s acquisition of Fotocasa Group in 2025—the strong No. 2 for real estate in Spain. Together, with our newest subsidiary Scout24 will unlock further growth in one of Europe’s most dynamic real estate markets.

Currently based in Barcelona, Claudia is working closely with Tony Blamey (CEO & Managing Director Fotocasa) and the local team to accelerate execution, sharpen focus and realize the next growth phase. She will also oversee central functions including Finance, HR, Legal and Procurement – and remains a member of our Executive Leadership Team at Scout24 SE.

Baltic Classifieds Group COO to retire, replacement named

Baltic Classifieds Group (BCG) has announced that Simonas Orkinas will retire from his position as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Company and will not stand for re-election at the next Annual General Meeting.

Artūras Mizeras, Development Director, will assume the role of COO upon Simonas's departure, bringing 15 years of experience at BCG to the table. Mizeras has led several businesses within the Group in the Autos, Generalist and Real Estate spaces.

Orkinas will remain with the Company for up to six months to ensure a smooth and orderly transition

Justinas Šimkus, CEO of Baltic Classifieds Group, said:

"Simonas has been an invaluable member of our team and a key partner in our journey for over 18 years. He was the very first employee of Skelbiu.lt and has been instrumental in the growth and success of Baltic Classifieds Group, from its early days to becoming a publicly listed company. I am immensely grateful for his dedication and significant contributions. On behalf of the entire company, I want to thank him and wish him the very best for the future. At the same time, I want to congratulate Artūras on his promotion. He has proven to be an exceptional leader within the Group, and I am confident he will excel in his new role."

BCG is the leading online classifieds group in the Baltics. The Group operates fourteen leading vertical and generalist online classifieds portals in Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. BCG's online classifieds portfolio comprises four business lines - auto, real estate, jobs & services and generalist. The Group was listed on the London Stock Exchange in July 2021 and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Latin America: Quinto Andar appoints new Director of Product in AI push

Grupo QuintoAndar, the LatAm housing group that owns Inmuebles24, has appointed Vitor Agnello as senior director of products for its Classifieds brands, part of a broader push to embed AI talent across its operations.

Agnello will oversee product across brands, including Inmuebles24, Zonaprop, Imovelweb and Urbania, and will also lead product for the group's Growth area.

Bernardo Dorigo, general manager of Classifieds for the QuintoAndar Group in Latin America, said:

"Vitor's arrival confirms our commitment to attracting the best talent in the market to lead the AI revolution within our ecosystem. His experience will be crucial in strengthening processes between the Classifieds and QuintoAndar brands, ensuring that cutting-edge technology is applied on a large scale."

"I'm excited about the challenge of enhancing the intelligence of our platforms so that technology is not just a support, but the engine that anticipates the needs of our clients and partners," Agnello said.

QuintoAndar operates Classifieds platforms in several Latin American markets, including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.