The Supervisory Board of Scout24 SE has appointed Martin Mildner as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Management Board, effective 1 March 2026. Mildner succeeds Dirk Schmelzer, who is leaving the company at his own request on 28 February 2026 after more than six years in the position.
This leadership transition comes as Scout24 positions itself as the innovation leader in digital real estate marketplaces across Europe. The company operates ImmoScout24, which serves approximately 19 million users monthly through its website and mobile applications, making it Germany's dominant platform for residential and commercial property listings.
Hans-Holger Albrecht, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, described Mildner as "a highly qualified finance and capital market expert with extensive experience as CFO of listed companies." Albrecht emphasized that Mildner's "deep understanding of digital business models" makes him "the ideal choice for the position of CFO at Scout24."
The appointment represents a strategic move for Scout24 as it continues to develop what it describes as "a networked, data-rich ecosystem for renting, buying, and commercial real estate in Germany and Austria." The company has been working to digitize the entire real estate transaction process through continuous product development.
Albrecht acknowledged Schmelzer's contributions, stating that during his six-year tenure, Schmelzer "played an instrumental role in shaping the company's strategic direction." Ralf Weitz, CEO of Scout24 SE, echoed this sentiment, thanking Schmelzer for his "close collaboration over many years" while noting that "Scout24 is excellently positioned" for future growth.
Mildner expressed enthusiasm about joining Scout24, calling it "one of Germany's most impressive digital companies with strong financial results." He thanked the Supervisory Board for their trust and expressed anticipation about working with the entire Scout24 team.
This leadership change occurs as Scout24 maintains its status as a publicly traded company listed on the DAX, DAX 50 ESG, and DAX 50 ESG+ indices. The company provides investor information through its corporate website and maintains a presence on professional networking platforms including LinkedIn.
The financial implications of this executive transition will be closely monitored by investors and industry analysts, particularly as Scout24 continues to expand its digital real estate ecosystem. The company's original announcement was published on NewMediaWire, a platform for corporate news distribution.
