Vestiaire Collective, a prominent global marketplace for secondhand luxury fashion, has appointed Bernard Osta as its new chief executive officer. He takes over from Maximilian Bittner, who has been at the helm for the past seven years.
While Bittner retains his status as a shareholder, he will no longer be involved with the company in any official capacity.
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Based in Paris, Osta has been with Vestiaire Collective since May 2021. He previously served as chief strategy officer from May 2021 until August 2023, and as chief financial officer from September 2023 to September 2025. Prior to his time at Vestiaire, Osta had a 15-year career in investment banking, providing strategic advice with firms such as Lazard (2006 to 2011) and Goldman Sachs (2011 to 2021) in both New York and Paris. He is also an independent member of the supervisory board for media and entertainment group Vivendi.
A statement from Vestiaire’s board expressed gratitude to Maximilian Bittner for his commitment and significant contributions to the company’s growth since he joined in late 2018. They conveyed their best wishes for his future endeavors and expressed excitement about the new chapter under Osta’s leadership. The board emphasized Osta’s deep understanding of the company, along with his international experience and strong leadership skills, as crucial assets for Vestiaire Collective’s next growth phase.
Osta remarked, “I am deeply honored to step into the role of chief executive officer for Vestiaire Collective and to lead the talented team we have built over the years. Vestiaire Collective has established itself as the premier trusted marketplace within the appealing pre-loved luxury fashion sector. Together, we will persist in reshaping fashion by giving a second life to cherished pieces and promoting a more sustainable model. This is a thrilling time for the company. With the rise of AI, we have a remarkable opportunity to accelerate our product initiatives, enhance the customer journey, and increase our market presence.”
With Osta’s leadership, Vestiaire Collective aims to advance its mission towards a more sustainable fashion future by emphasizing several strategic objectives. These include fostering innovation at the intersection of luxury, technology, and sustainability; rolling out an extensive AI-driven product roadmap to enhance the experiences for both buyers and sellers; increasing brand visibility and market reach through impactful marketing campaigns across Europe, the U.S., and Asia-Pacific; and further investing in the company’s top-tier authentication capabilities to reinforce its position as the leading marketplace for pre-loved fashion.
