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Former Flight Club executive Jin Lee will bring his experience from the sneaker world to the pre-owned watch marketplace.
Jin Lee is Chrono24’s new vice president and general manager for the United States.
New York—Chrono24 has appointed Jin Lee as its vice president and general manager for the United States.
The pre-owned luxury watch marketplace is looking to accelerate growth in its “most critical” market, it said.
Previously, Lee worked for e-commerce platform operator GOAT Group, serving as vice president and general manager of its sneaker marketplace Flight Club, which offers pre-owned and authenticated sneakers, including rare and collectible pairs.
He oversaw Flight Club’s global digital and retail operations. He also held senior roles in strategy and finance at Evercore and Barclays.
“The U.S. is one of the most dynamic and influential collector markets globally,” said José Gaztelu, chief growth officer at Chrono24.
“To serve this market well, we need leadership that understands how enthusiast-driven marketplaces are built and scaled. Jin brings a unique track record from the sneaker world, an industry that, much like watches, is built on passion, community, and uncompromising standards of trust and authentication. His experience scaling Flight Club is a strong blueprint for our next chapter in the U.S.”
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The pre-owned luxury watch marketplace is looking to accelerate growth in its “most critical” market, it said.
Previously, Lee worked for e-commerce platform operator GOAT Group, serving as vice president and general manager of its sneaker marketplace Flight Club, which offers pre-owned and authenticated sneakers, including rare and collectible pairs.
He oversaw Flight Club’s global digital and retail operations. He also held senior roles in strategy and finance at Evercore and Barclays.
“The U.S. is one of the most dynamic and influential collector markets globally,” said José Gaztelu, chief growth officer at Chrono24.
“To serve this market well, we need leadership that understands how enthusiast-driven marketplaces are built and scaled. Jin brings a unique track record from the sneaker world, an industry that, much like watches, is built on passion, community, and uncompromising standards of trust and authentication. His experience scaling Flight Club is a strong blueprint for our next chapter in the U.S.”
In his newly created role, Lee will be tasked with boosting supply and demand in the U.S., with a key focus on scaling the adoption of Chrono24’s “Certified” authentication program, as well as enhancing the experience for VIP clients and dealers.
“Coming from the sneaker space, I see incredible parallels. Both worlds are driven by deeply knowledgeable communities who demand authenticity above all else,” said Lee.
“Chrono24 is already a daily destination for the U.S. collector community. My goal is to build on its strength and ensure that Chrono24 feels like a local home for every American watch lover—combining our global reach with the trusted, seamless experience that seasoned collectors and new generations of watch lovers expect.”
Founded in 2003, Chrono24 is one of the leading online marketplaces for luxury watches, with more than 560,000 watches from over 3,000 dealers and 60,000 private sellers in more than 120 countries, said the company.
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