Trade Me CEO Anders Skoe steps down - who's his replacement?

Author: Herald Reporters,
Publish Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 4:14pm

Trade Me chief executive Anders Skoe is stepping down after seven years.

Trade Me chief executive Anders Skoe will step down at the end of September after seven years in the role.

He will be replaced by Kul Singh Kargil, who returns to New Zealand having previously held executive and senior leadership positions.

Skoe said while the decision to step down as CEO wasn’t easy, he leaves the company in good hands.

“It has been a privilege to lead Trade Me and work alongside such a talented and passionate team,” Skoe said.

“I am immensely proud of everything we accomplished together to serve our customers and our community.

“The company is in a strong position and I am delighted to hand the baton to Kul – I look forward to seeing where he takes Trade Me next.”

Kargil, who joins Trade Me in mid-September, was previously Real Estate Australia Group’s (REA) chief commercial and marketing officer.

Kul Singh Kargi has been appointed Trade Me's next chief executive.

He has also held senior leadership positions across strategy, marketing, sales and brand within financial services at GE Capital and the healthcare sector at GlaxoSmithKline.

“Trade Me has been part of the fabric of Aotearoa for more than two decades and I feel incredibly privileged to be given the opportunity to lead this incredible business into its next era,” Kargil said.

Trade Me chair Owen Wilson said Kargil is an exceptional leader with the qualities needed to guide the company through its next period of growth.

“Kul brings a wealth of executive experience, deep operational expertise, and a proven track record delivering business growth.

“The board is confident that his vision and customer-centric approach make him the ideal person to lead the company.”

Wilson said Skoe successfully led Trade Me through a period of significant strategic evolution during his tenure, strengthening the platform’s core offerings across New Zealand’s digital landscape.

“On behalf of the board, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to Anders for his outstanding leadership and dedication over the years. He leaves Trade Me in a strong position for future success.”