Prezzo's Karen Jones to join Deliveroo's board as non-executive director

28 April 2021 by
Prezzo's Karen Jones to join Deliveroo's board as non-executive director

Deliveroo has announced the appointment of both Prezzo executive chair Karen Jones (pictured) and former Coca-Cola Europe chief executive Dominique Reiniche to its board as non-executive directors.

Jones will join Deliveroo's board of directors on 1 June as chair of its remuneration committee and as a member of the audit committee. She is also chair of brands including Hawksmoor and Mowgli.

Reiniche will join as a member of the audit, remuneration and nomination committees on 1 May and is also a non-executive director of PayPal Luxembourg.

Claudia Arney, chair of Deliveroo, said: "We are delighted to have brought on board Karen and Dominique who bring substantial expertise in the restaurant and food and drink sectors, as well as deep knowledge of consumer marketing and real insight into our European markets. They join at an important time for Deliveroo as we build on the opportunities ahead of us as a public company. They will provide a valuable and fresh perspective to support the company's continued growth."

Jones said: "I am looking forward to working with the board and the wider executive team to build the business through strong and mutually beneficial partnerships with customers, riders, restaurants and food retailers to the benefit of all."

Reiniche said: "I am delighted to bring my long-standing experience of European markets, both as a senior executive and as a non-executive to the Deliveroo board. I look forward to building a strong relationship with the board and the executive team and helping the team fulfil Deliveroo's potential for all stakeholders."

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