Today, Instacart, the technology platform, announced the appointment of Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers as its new CEO. This news closely follows OpenAI’s recent appointment of CEO Fidji Simo, Instacart’s former CEO, as the head of its applications department.
Rogers joined Instacart following 11 years at Apple, where he served as the Managing Director for Apple Canada. Today he told investors, “Together with our partners, we’re transforming the future of grocery shopping, but more importantly, we’re helping people solve real, everyday needs. We have a world-class team, deep partnerships, leading technology, and a bold vision for the future, and I’m honored to step in and lead Instacart’s next chapter.”
Departing CEO, Simo stated, “Over the last four years, we’ve transformed Instacart into a growing, profitable, leading technology platform that’s helping reshape the grocery industry. We’re building a generational company at the intersection of technology and food, and Chris is the right leader for our next chapter.”
Rogers will take on CEO responsibilities beginning August 15. According to the company, Simo will keep her Chair position to “smooth the transition.”
Instacart shares were down 2% in premarket trading following the announcement.
By CEO NA Editorial Staff
