FREENOW APPOINTS NEW CFO
Lennart Zipfel is the new Chief Financial Officer at FREENOW
Lennart Zipfel is appointed as the new CFO of FREENOW, succeeding Johannes Prantl who leaves the company to retire.
Lennart Zipfel has extensive experience in finance and strategy, and has worked at FREENOW for over 6 years.
The new CFO aims to achieve sustainable growth by focusing on the core taxi services and to maintain FREENOW's financial stability.
Hamburg, 5th of February 2025 - FREENOW, European multi-mobility app with taxis at its core, announced today the appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer. Lennart Zipfel succeeds Johannes Prantl in this position, who is leaving the company due to retirement. As FREENOW’s new CFO, Lennart Zipfel will continue the work of his predecessor Johannes Prantl, in maintaining the financial stability of the company after it reached break-even in mid-2024.
Lennart Zipfel has over 11 years of extensive experience in financial and strategic consulting, business plan evaluation, and management of global projects. He has been with FREENOW for over 6 years, taking management positions in various areas, such as Commercial Finance, Corporate Development and Country Operations, leading corporate finance related processes across these verticals. Over the last 2 years he was holding a position as a Vice President of the Finance department at FREENOW. Lennart Zipfel was chosen as a CFO after a thorough selection process by FREENOW’s Supervisory Board.
Before joining FREENOW, Zipfel worked at EY for five years, focusing on management consulting. He has a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Hamburg, Germany.
“FREENOW has established a strong presence in the European taxi market by offering users a reliable platform for accessing various multi-mobility services. I am grateful for the opportunity to have witnessed and been part of decision-making, contributing to its progress and financial development. As CFO of FREENOW, my focus will be to ensure the stability and sustainable growth in a compliant manner, driven by our core taxi services. By reaching break-even last year, we have set a strong foundation for achieving our future business goals.” says Lennart Zipfel, newly appointed CFO of FREENOW.
FREENOW, founded in 2009, several years later, is still committed to its taxi roots. The company is continuing significant strategic steps to further strengthen this business segment, reinforcing its goal of being a go-to taxi app in Europe while delivering alternative multi-mobility options for its users across over 150 cities.
Thomas Zimmermann, CEO of FREENOW says: “We are continuing to sharpen our focus and commitment to the taxi sector. I’m proud of our achievements in 2024 and the strategic shift that contributed to reaching break-even and financial stability of FREENOW. At the moment, we are best positioned to bring more innovation to the taxi industry and deliver exceptional user experience for our passengers and drivers. We are incredibly grateful for Johannes Prantl’s dedicated leadership as a CFO and significant contributions to our success over the years. We wish him all the best in the next chapter of his life. I’m delighted to welcome Lennart Zipfel as FREENOW CFO, as he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. His deep understanding of our business and fresh perspectives are invaluable for our continuous growth and success. I'm personally looking forward to collaborating with Lennart to drive FREENOW's continued success.”
About FREENOW
FREENOW is Europe’s multi-mobility app with taxi offering at its core, available in 9 European markets and over 150 cities. Its users can access various mobility services within a single app, including taxis, PHV, carsharing, car rental, eScooters, eBikes, eMopeds and public transport. FREENOW partners with numerous mobility brands and aggregates their offering with the ambition to make urban mobility more efficient and sustainable without adding new vehicles on the street. FREENOW is backed by its shareholders: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility. FREENOW’s HQ is located in Hamburg and the company is led by CEO Thomas Zimmermann.