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Huge congratulations to Brooke Eichhorn, Head of Fashion at eBay Australia, who has been recognised in Ragtrader's 30 Most Influential Leaders in Australian Fashion.🌿👏 Brooke's dedication to sustainable fashion is reshaping the industry, inspiring positive change in responsible consumption, circular fashion, and promoting the value of resale and pre-loved fashion. Under Brooke’s leadership, eBay launched the Circular Fashion Fund this year. The grant program gives businesses that are driving the fashion circular economy forward the chance to win a share of $200,000 in funding along with workshop and mentoring opportunities. Kudos to the other 29 leaders driving the fashion industry forward! Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gJcZsbG7 #eBayFashionFund #sustainability #sustainablefashion #circulareconomy

At eBay we know it’s important to take the time to celebrate the amazing work of our team. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce the winners of our recent Legend and Hero awards - people at eBay who work tirelessly to empower our community of buyers and sellers every day. Congratulations to our all-round legend, Emma Judd, as well as our heroes - Helen Dinh, CPA MBA, James Sheringham and the Legal Team made up of Natasha Nizam GAICD, Robyn Thiessen and Marina Bjelosevic. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. #Recognition #Team #Culture

Last week we hosted our annual Hack Week where seven teams across eBay Australia came together to ideate innovative ways to improve the experience for our buyers and sellers. With the circular economy core to eBay’s values, this year’s theme was AI-powered Recommerce. It was inspiring to see each team channel their thinking to harness the power of AI in a space that is so important for a more sustainable future. At the end of the week, the ideas were put to the test with each team presenting their ideas and answering challenging questions to a panel of eBay Australia Managing Director, Sarah Sternau, VP of product and Engineering Kyle McGinn, eBay’s AI expert Shrivatsan R. and UX Designer Amitis Karami. #AI #HackWeek #Recommerce #Innovation Gayatri Valwani

We are proud to partner with Global Sisters, a not-for-profit organisation that exists to make it possible for women to create and grow their own business and achieve financial independence. eBay’s Managing Director Sarah Sternau and Head of Government Relations and Policy Luke Aitken recently attended the Global Sisters’ event, GRIT - Future Changing Conversations which featured stories of 23 remarkable women. These inspiring women have participated in one of the organisation’s programs which enables them to create and grow their businesses and achieve financial independence. Recently, eBay’s team members Billie Bridger, Cat Alvarez,  Rhea Kohli, Thomas Howie and eBay seller Moana Thomas, shared their expertise and knowledge with Global Sisters through their Market Readiness program. The team were thrilled to be able to help break down barriers and create opportunities for women to achieve financial independence by fostering entrepreneurship and small businesses worldwide. Consider joining the Global Sisters Coaching Team to make a difference. Together, let's empower women entrepreneurs! You can get in touch with Global Sisters here: https://lnkd.in/gDuRH9EA

eBay Australia was honoured to support The Growth Activists' inaugural 'Good For Business' Sustainable Fashion Summit in collaboration with B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The event was a melting pot of industry innovation, uniting brands, retailers, peak bodies, NGOs, and visionaries to tackle challenges and propel the circular economy forward collectively. Drawing on eBay's recommerce heritage and investment in innovation, The Wardrobe Crisis Founder, Clare Press, led a fireside chat with eBay Australia’s Head of Fashion, Brooke Eichhorn, and The Volte’s Creative Director, Kellie Hush. The discussion delved into how partnerships and tech innovation can drive sustainability goals, and create additional revenue opportunities for brands. The Summit served as a vital platform for industry collaboration, sparking discussions on accelerating progress in the circular economy. A big thank-you to Rosanna Iacono for organising this impactful day.  #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #eBayAustralia #GoodForBusiness  

Last week, the team at eBay Australia united to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. 🎉 We take pride in honouring and embracing the rich tapestry of cultures that make eBay special. Our dedicated Culture Religion Ethnicity Diversity (CRED) team orchestrated a celebration which transformed the office into a vibrant hub of festivity. A delicious Indian feast adorned our tables, complemented by the fragrant aroma of fresh chai and the sweetness of ladoos in the afternoon. Adding a touch of tradition, members of our team wore elegant sherwanis and saris, embracing the spirit of Diwali in style. At eBay Australia, we cherish these moments of cultural celebration, fostering unity and appreciation among our diverse and dynamic team.  #DiwaliCelebration #CulturalDiversity #eBayAustralia

Time is running out! Less than two weeks to go to apply for eBay’s Circular Fashion Fund. Ready for your business to drive fashion forward? Join eBay's Circular Fashion Fund, with support from the Australian Fashion Council (AFC), for your chance to win a share of $200,000* to fuel your business. 👉 Apply now - https://lnkd.in/gfuupBSt. #eBayFashionFund #SustainableFashion #FashionRevolution *Terms & conditions apply.

Last week, Brooke Eichhorn, eBay Australia's Head of Fashion, shared her insights in a dynamic panel on the circular economy at SXSW Sydney. Joined by industry leaders Clare Press, Lottie Dalziel, and Hastings Singh, they explored the driving forces behind the circular economy. Their discussion emphasised the value of cross-industry learning and the path towards a more circular and sustainable future. A few key insights shared during the panel included: 👉 Positive intent alone is not enough to shift consumer behaviours. 👉 eBay’s 2022 pre-loved fashion research found there is $29bn worth of unworn clothes in Australian wardrobes.  👉 Collaboration with third parties including industry can influence and shape consumer behaviour. Brooke also shared how eBay is driving innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry with our recent launch of the Circular Fashion Fund. Find out more about the fund here: https://lnkd.in/g5aM8zgu #eBayFashionFund #sxswsydney #sustainability

Learn how to kickstart your online business journey by selling on eBay or advance your skills with your established small business in a webinar packed with valuable insights and practical tips this Friday, October 27. Join the eBay onboarding team for an informative online event during NSW Government's Small Business Month.   Details: ✅ Date: Friday, October 27 ✅ Time: 12pm GMT+1100 (AEDT) Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gcuBX5b3 #NSWSmallBizMonth NSW Small Business Commissioner

Meeting with the eBay Australia Seller Advisory Panel regularly allows us to hear their insights, challenges, and feedback as part of our ongoing commitment to building a selling platform informed by our sellers.  Recently, we invited members from the Panel to visit our office for a jam-packed few days of workshops, meeting our team and brainstorming upcoming initiatives. We enjoyed connecting our Sellers with our global eBay colleagues and hosting a live Q&A with the eBay Australia team so they could hear from them about their seller journey and how we can help grow their business. Thank you to all the sellers who took time out of their busy week to join us - Iain Johnston, Paul Nieuwenhuys, Steven McInnes, Georgina Bennett, Matthew Cummins, Jason Ramage and Janelle Frohloff. Hosted by eBay's Rhea Kohli and Chris Evans. #sellerpanel #officevisit #collaboration #ebaysellers #marketplace