Back Market strengthens its leadership to drive the next phase of growth

Back Market, a leading marketplace dedicated to professionally refurbished technology, today announced the appointment of Clément Petit as Chief Executive Officer. This appointment will take effect on 1 September 2026. The new structure reinforces Back Market's executive leadership as the company enters a decisive phase of growth and pursues its long-term mission: ensuring that the majority of consumer electronics sold worldwide are refurbished rather than new.

A leadership structure built for scale

Founder Thibaud Hug de Larauze will continue to lead Back Market as Executive Chairman, focusing on long-term strategy and ecosystem-wide transformation of an industry long in need of reinvention. Clément Petit, as Chief Executive Officer, will oversee operational execution and day-to-day delivery, ensuring Back Market meets the ambitious targets required to fulfill its vision of securing global leadership for refurbished technology.

"Back Market has come a long way since 2014, and 2025 was our strongest year yet. We hit break-even profitability and grew our Gross Merchandise Value 32% to hit $3.5 billion globally. 2026 is set to be even stronger. As the company grows in size and ambition, strengthening our leadership allows us to move faster and aim higher. Clément has been instrumental in our journey, and I can't think of anyone better to step into this role. This is about reinforcing the team that will carry our mission." — Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Founder and Executive Chairman of Back Market

Deep internal experience and proven leadership

Clément Petit has served as Chief Financial Officer of Back Market since 2020. Widely regarded for his operational rigor and leadership of high-performing teams, he embodies Back Market's culture.

"Back Market's strength has always been collective, the team, the mission, the shared belief that we are rewriting the rules of a global industry. That is the responsibility I am stepping into, and one I take seriously. Alongside Thibaud and the team, our priorities are clear: keep our marketplace thriving while we build the next stage of our model to make refurbished the global standard." — Clément Petit, Chief Executive Officer of Back Market

About Back Market

Back Market is a leading marketplace dedicated to professionally refurbished technology. Back Market's mission is to create a world that does more with what we already have by prolonging the lifespan of electronic devices through circularity and repair. Founded in Paris in 2014, the company has grown by double digits year over year and to date has 18 million customers across 17 markets, avoiding more than 2 billion Kg of carbon emissions.