BidX1 names Schober as UK COO
BidX1, the digital auction house, has appointed Antony Schober as chief operating officer of its UK business.
Schober will be responsible for overseeing the operation and expansion of the business in the UK.
He joins BidX1 from KEL Computing, where he was managing director of real estate valuations and analysis software development. Prior to that Schober worked for Cushman & Wakefield, where he was international partner and commercial director of asset services for EMEA.
BidX1, the digital auction house, has appointed Antony Schober as chief operating officer of its UK business.
Schober will be responsible for overseeing the operation and expansion of the business in the UK.
He joins BidX1 from KEL Computing, where he was managing director of real estate valuations and analysis software development. Prior to that Schober worked for Cushman & Wakefield, where he was international partner and commercial director of asset services for EMEA.
Schober has more than 17 years’ experience in real estate professional services, having also worked as director and head of United Arab Emirates for DTZ Dubai prior to the merger, and as senior valuer at Asteco Property Management.
BidX1 has developed a transparent and secure digital platform, allowing users to buy or sell property online from anywhere in the world, on any device. The company recently announced a new investment from Pollen Street Capital to accelerate further acquisitions and expansions.
Stephen McCarthy, founder and managing director at BidX1, said: “Antony brings a wealth of expertise which will prove invaluable as our best-in-class management team continues to focus on the growth of the business.
“The UK is an important market for BidX1, following the acquisition of London-based auctioneer Andrew & Robertson and the investment from Pollen Street Capital, as we are focusing on further expansion in the UK and internationally. We look forward to working with Antony, whose experience and enthusiasm will help drive forward BidX1’s clear business strategy as the company enters into a new phase of growth.”
Schober added: “The auction market is going through such an interesting period and it is no secret that BidX1 is leading the digital transformation of what has historically been a very traditional industry. BidX1’s technology is enabling a change in process, creating efficiency and transparency, and creating a wider user base as it utilises data to create a democratic approach to digital auctions.
“BidX1’s team of experts and vision for the future make it an extremely attractive company to join, at a transformational point for the real estate sector. BidX1 is at the forefront of change, and the company’s recent investment has put it in position to capitalise on its success to date.”
The next UK digital auction will take place on 31 October.
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