Kim Faura is the dynamic Chief Consumer Officer at Gumtree, where he oversees Consumer Growth, Marketing, User Design & Research, and Data & Analytics teams. With a wealth of experience driving growth for technology-enabled businesses across various industries, Kim has been recognized twice in MarketingWeek’s Top 50 CX professionals. 

Career Highlights 

Checkatrade: As Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Kim played a pivotal role in doubling Checkatrade's revenue. He significantly boosted brand metrics to record levels and enhanced the experiences of both homeowners and tradespeople, driving substantial value creation. 

giffgaff: Kim was the original founder of giffgaff, where he was instrumental in growing the company to achieve over £500 million in revenue. Under his leadership, giffgaff was awarded uSwitch's Network of the Year from 2016-2019 and Which? recommended provider from 2013 to 2020. 

Early Career: Kim studied at the prestigious ESADE Business School before starting his career in Product Management at PepsiCo. 

Bit About Kim: Originally from Barcelona, Kim has been living in the UK for 16 years. He resides in Amersham with his wife Ieva and their two sons, Thomas (12) and Lucas (10), who are both enthusiastic golfers. 

As our resident Catalan, Kim is a devoted FC Barcelona fan. He enjoys freediving in Menorca during the summer and skiing in Andorra in the winter. When at home, he loves playing the piano and guitar. 

Kim’s diverse experiences and drive for excellence and innovation, make him an inspiring and visionary leader at Gumtree. After transitioning from a consulting role to a permanent position in November 24, Kim’s been the key driver for defining Gumtree’s new vision as we embark upon reshaping our future.