Ocado Solutions CEO, Luke Jensen, is to retire and step down from the role on 30 September to focus on external non-executive director positions.
Since being appointed chief executive of the group’s Solutions arm in 2017, Jensen has helped to build the business globally, from signing its first international partnership with Bon Preu to its most recent agreement with Lotte in Korea.
Ocado non-executive director, John Martin, will be taking over as Solutions CEO on 1 September allowing for a handover period before Jensen retires.
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On appointment into this role, Martin will cease to be a member of the board and will step down as chair of the audit committee and as a member of the people committee.
Speaking of his decision, Jensen said: “I am proud and honoured to have played a part in the transformation of Ocado from a UK retail company to a global leader in technology solutions.
“With the roll-out of its latest innovations underway, Ocado is better placed than ever to support its partners to win in their markets, and to forge new partnerships with leading grocers across the globe. I wish Ocado every success for the future.”
Ocado CEO, Tim Steiner, added: “Over the last six years, Luke has played a key role in our transformation into a global technology solutions business. He leaves our Solutions business in a strong position to drive future growth, having recently established a global regional structure, with the appointments of regional presidents and the creation of a global Partner Success organisation.
“We wish him well and thank him for his contribution to Ocado. Luke will be supporting the transition over the coming months.”
