Hornet Welcomes New Leadership Across Marketing, Product, and Data Teams
West Hollywood, CA – July 1, 2025 — Hornet is proud to announce the appointment of three new executives to its leadership team: Victor Sevilla, VP of Marketing; Delfina Young, Head of Product; and Alex Siormpas, Head of Data Analytics and AI. This expanded leadership team highlights Hornet’s commitment to scaling globally, innovating boldly, and championing the queer community.
Victor Sevilla, who steps in as VP of Marketing, brings a wealth of experience from global giants such as Procter & Gamble, Uber, and Tinder, where he served as Regional Marketing Director. His deep expertise in brand building, user acquisition, and performance marketing is matched by a personal connection to the product, having met past partners on Tinder and Badoo. A two-time Ironman triathlete, Victor now calls Berlin home.
Delfina Young has been promoted to Head of Product, overseeing global strategy across user growth, monetization, and design. A native of Argentina and currently based in Buenos Aires, she brings over 10 years of experience scaling mobile apps and uniting cross-functional teams around a shared product vision. Her leadership will be central to Hornet’s mission of delivering a more intuitive and impactful user experience.
Alex Siormpas, named Head of Data Analytics and AI, is leading the charge on Hornet’s AI innovation and data strategy. With an engineering background, an MBA, and over a decade of experience across marketplaces, e-commerce, and tech, Alex is uniquely equipped to bridge business goals with technical implementation. Now based in Greece, he’s an avid cyclist and proud father.
Together, this leadership team brings a unique blend of global experience and personal passion to the Hornet mission.
“Bringing this new leadership team on board marks a pivotal moment for Hornet,” said Christof Wittig, CEO of Hornet. “Each of them brings world-class experience and a deep understanding of our community, setting us up to scale smarter, grow faster, and serve our users better than ever before.”
Hornet continues to lead the charge in queer tech, providing a safe, vibrant, and global space where LGBTQ+ users can connect, share, and thrive. These new appointments signify the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence in product development, marketing, and innovation.
Hornet is available for immediate and free download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
About Hornet
Queer Networks is the world’s leading queer tech company, providing a digital home for gay men to safely connect with each other — anytime, anywhere. Amplifying the radical, affirmative power of the queer community with products such as the gay chat app Hornet, with over 100 million users worldwide, the gay live-streaming app Hornet Live, and HornetX, a map-based web app for gay guys. To find out more, please visit: hornet.com
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