Glovo has announced the appointment of Shiro Theuri as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to technological excellence and innovation. Theuri, who previously served as Glovo’s Senior Director of Engineering since 2022, will now lead the company’s efforts to enhance the platform’s capabilities and deliver outstanding experiences for customers, couriers, and partners.
Theuri brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles in the tech industry, including her tenure as VP of Engineering at Sendy, an end-to-end fulfillment platform, and CTO at FrontlineSMS, a mobile messaging service. Before joining Glovo, Theuri held key leadership positions in various Kenyan startups and businesses, where she made a notable impact on their engineering and technological advancements.
As Glovo’s CTO, Theuri’s responsibilities will include driving the development of cutting-edge solutions that optimize user experiences across the 23 markets where Glovo operates. She will focus on implementing a more data-centric approach to product development and scalability, ensuring Glovo remains a leader in the delivery sector. Her appointment underscores Glovo’s commitment to innovation and technological leadership.
CEO and co-founder of Glovo, Oscar Pierre, expressed his confidence in Theuri’s leadership, highlighting her achievements since joining the company. He noted her ability to inspire her teams through a culture of ambition, discipline, and high standards, while also empowering top talent. Pierre emphasized that Theuri’s passion for innovation and her vision for Glovo will be instrumental in the company’s continued growth across more than 1,500 cities worldwide.
In her new role, Theuri aims to lead Glovo in delivering excellence in customer experience and developing robust tech and data strategies to scale the platform across all its markets. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and mentorship within Glovo, with a particular focus on empowering women and supporting diversity in technology. Theuri’s appointment reflects her commitment to building the best technology team in Europe.
Theuri’s promotion to CTO is a pivotal moment in Glovo’s journey, reinforcing its position as a technology leader in the global delivery sector. Her extensive experience, combined with her drive to innovate, makes her a perfect fit to lead Glovo’s tech initiatives into the future.
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