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Ocado co-founder to step down as chief executive in 2028

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Tim Steiner, co-founder and CEO of Ocado, will step down in 2028. He will remain as CEO until December 2027 before assuming a founder role for one year. The company plans to have a successor in place. Steiner co-founded Ocado in 2000 with two other former Goldman Sachs bankers.

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Succession planning impacts investor confidence and share price.

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Tim Steiner will step down as CEO in 2028.

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Tim Steiner is co-founder and CEO of Ocado.

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  • Succession planning impacts investor confidence and share price.
  • Tim Steiner's departure after 27 years marks a major shift in corporate strategy.

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<p>Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on ‘founder role’ for a further year</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/06/sky-takeover-itv-broadcasting-media-deal-business-live-news">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Ocado’s co-founder and chief executive, Tim Steiner, will stand down in 2028 after…

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Tim Steiner is co-founder and CEO of Ocado.

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Tim Steiner will step down as CEO in 2028.

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After stepping down as CEO, Steiner will take on a founder role for one year.

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Ocado hopes to have a successor in place by the time Steiner steps down.

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Steiner co-founded Ocado in 2000 with two other former Goldman Sachs bankers.

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Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027.

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