Adam Warby is appointed as the new chair of Ocado Group.
- Warby will begin as an independent non-executive director before taking the chair role.
- He succeeds Richard Haythornthwaite, who is stepping down due to other commitments.
- Warby brings experience from Heidrick & Struggles and private equity firm KKR.
- He aims to enhance Ocado’s growth alongside its leadership and board.
Adam Warby has been named the new chair of Ocado Group, where he will begin by serving as an independent non-executive director on 1 November. He is set to take over as chair on 1 December. His appointment follows Richard Haythornthwaite’s decision to step down due to increasing commitments as the chair of NatWest Group, a role he has held since January 2021.
Known for his leadership at Heidrick & Struggles, where he served as chair, Warby is also a senior advisor to KKR and previously held the role of CEO emeritus at Avanade. Warby will join the board’s people committee, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to Ocado’s strategic operations.
In his own words, Warby expressed his excitement for the new role: “It is a huge honour to join the Ocado board as chair designate. Ocado is a unique and innovative business, and a tremendous success story for the UK. I’m excited about the opportunities ahead, working with a visionary leadership team, an experienced board, and the many talented colleagues across Ocado to grow the business and create greater value for our shareholders.”
Warby’s extensive leadership background offers promising prospects for Ocado’s future.
