HomeToGo Restructures Management to Drive Expansion in Flexible Hosting

In a strategic move that reflects its ambition for growth, HomeToGo has announced a key restructuring of its management team. Valentin Gruber, who until now held the position of vice president of commercial operations, has been promoted to the position of vice president of commercial operations. Commercial Director (CCO).

This change comes at a crucial time for the company, just after the successful acquisition of Interhome, The deal has transformed HomeToGo's business model, adding a robust portfolio of managed properties directly to its traditional marketplace.

Gruber's new position, effective October 1, gives him responsibility for overseeing and unifying HomeToGo's business strategies. This includes critical areas such as offer of subscriptions and services, as well as the management of the «Onsite», which includes the acquired directly managed brands, such as Interhome.

Dr Patrick Andrae, co-founder and CEO of HomeToGo, said the promotion is a «logical step» in aligning the organisation with the new opportunities following the acquisition. Gruber's experience in integrating previous acquisitions and his deep understanding of the market dynamics of the Flexible Accommodation are seen as fundamental assets for the future of the company.

Gruber, for its part, has expressed its enthusiasm for leading the expansion of HomeToGo's offering, which includes innovative SaaS solutions (Software as a Service) for partners, such as subscriptions and services being implemented in Interhome managed properties.

This reshuffle at the top is a clear sign of HomeToGo's evolution. The company is evolving from a simple aggregator to a comprehensive provider of technology and management solutions in the home automation ecosystem. Flexible Accommodation. With strengthened leadership, HomeToGo is poised to capitalise on the synergies of its acquisitions and consolidate its leadership in an increasingly competitive market.

The next Vitur events will be held in Madrid, 1 October and in Seville on November 26th, and will once again be the meeting point for operators, investors and companies in the sector to boost their business, establish strategic alliances with the various stakeholders involved and access all the news, trends and opportunities in the sector from leading speakers and companies.

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