Etsy expands CTO role as product chief exits

Group 1 - Etsy has expanded the role of Rafe Colburn from chief technology officer to chief product and technology officer, allowing him to enhance the customer shopping experience and drive growth through technology [3][7] - Colburn has over a decade of experience at Etsy and previously held a similar role at Depop, where he was responsible for user experience and building a high-performing product organization [4][7] - The company is heavily investing in artificial intelligence, having launched a new browseable search experience that combines AI and human intelligence to curate collections for shoppers [6][7] Group 2 - The restructuring follows the departure of Nick Daniel, the former chief product officer, who will advise the company until October before pursuing other opportunities [5][7] - Colburn's new role includes managing engineering and product operations for the Etsy marketplace, reporting directly to Kruti Patel Goyal, the president and chief growth officer [7]