Emma Grant
Emma Grant is VP of Retail and Events at Checkatrade, where she is leading the creation of the company’s next generation marketplace, set to launch in 2026. Her work focuses on redefining how homeowners and trades connect, moving beyond traditional marketplace models to a more dynamic, demand led discovery experience.
With over 14 years at eBay, Emma brings deep expertise in building and scaling marketplace ecosystems. She also held a senior role at Soreto marketplace, working at the intersection of advocacy, commerce, and growth. Across her career, she has specialised in creating high impact commercial partnerships, driving customer acquisition, and unlocking new revenue channels.
Emma’s experience is also grounded in the trade sector, having worked with leading brands including Black & Decker, DeWalt, and British Gas. This gives her a unique, end to end perspective on the home improvement ecosystem, from global manufacturers to service providers and the tradespeople themselves. At Checkatrade, she combines this marketplace pedigree with her retail and partnerships expertise to shape the future for this much loved home brand.