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Rafe Colburn is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Etsy, bringing a strong background in product and technology leadership to the role. With prior experience as CPTO at Depop, he has a proven track record of driving product and technology strategy at scale. His leadership at Etsy reflects a deep commitment to innovation and growth in the e-commerce space.
Who is the CTO of Etsy?
Rafe Colburn is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Etsy, a role he assumed in May 2025. He brings extensive experience in product and technology leadership, having previously served as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Depop, where he led the convergence of product and engineering strategy. Before that, he held the role of Chief Product Officer at Depop, overseeing the platform's product direction during a period of significant growth.
Rafe's career spans decades in the technology industry, giving him a broad foundation from which to lead Etsy's product and technology organization. His experience across multiple stages of company growth positions him well to drive Etsy's continued innovation in the e-commerce space.
Work History
Rafe Colburn's work history reflects a career built on product and technology leadership across the e-commerce industry. Here are some of the key positions he has held:
- Etsy - Chief Product and Technology Officer (May 2025 - Present)
- Depop - Chief Product and Technology Officer (April 2023 - May 2025)
- Depop - Chief Product Officer (November 2021 - April 2023)
- InSoft - Technical Writer (January 1995 - January 1996)
Education History
Rafe Colburn studied Management Information Systems at the University of Houston, where he built the technical and analytical foundation that has informed his career in product and technology leadership.
When did Rafe Colburn join Etsy?
Rafe Colburn assumed the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer at Etsy in May 2025. His appointment marks a new chapter in Etsy's product and technology leadership, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his time leading product and technology at Depop.
