Ebay Canada Appoints Ashley Lawrence to GM Marketplace

Ebay Canada has appointed Ashley Lawrence as General Manager of Ebay’s marketplace business in Canada. His return to the company is said to come at a moment of strong momentum for the business. Lawrence returns to Ebay for his second tenure with the company, having previously held leadership roles from 2007 to 2021, where he served in leadership roles across analytics, finance, and strategy, as well as finance director of Ebay Classifieds and CFO of Kijiji Canada.

Prior to rejoining Ebay, Lawrence served as COO at Kijiji Canada, where his responsibilities included marketing, analytics, revenue operations, customer support, product and design.

In his new role as GM of Ebay Canada, Lawrence will lead marketplace strategy and operations, with a focus on accelerating innovation and strengthening the company’s position in the market, the company said in a media release.

“Ashley has a clear understanding of Ebay’s complex marketplace and the Canadian market, and we have full confidence that he’ll help accelerate our growth,” said Ron Jaiven, VP and GM, Ebay North America. “We are putting an emphasis on this market in the coming years, especially with the opportunities around Ebay Live, C2C, and international shipping.”

Lawrence shared his excitement about coming back to Ebay to lead the Canadian business. “It’s great to be back,” he said. “Ebay has always been a place I’m passionate about – personally and professionally – and it feels like home. Alongside our talented leadership team, I’m confident we can accelerate growth, strengthen how we serve Canadians and their communities, and continue building an environment where our people can do their best work.”

On the opportunity ahead, Lawrence noted, “Canada is home to one of the most vibrant, diverse, and entrepreneurial communities in the world. From coast to coast to coast, sellers are building businesses, collectors are discovering rare finds, and buyers are connecting with products and passions that matter to them. We’re in a unique position to foster growth of something truly special here in Canada—now is our moment.”