Delivery Hero's New Permanent CFO: Marie-Anne Popp Takes the Reins
Delivery Hero confirms Popp's long-term role as the company's Chief Financial Officer.
Berlin-based Delivery Hero has appointed Marie-Anne Popp as their permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 2025. After a successful six-month stint as interim CFO, Popp will now steer the company's finance department full-time. Her predecessor, Emmanuel Thomassin, who had been with Delivery Hero since 2014, recently moved on to online money transfer service Wise.
Extraordinary Leadership Skills
The supervisory board has commended Marie-Anne Popp for her "extraordinary leadership skills, deep financial expertise, and unwavering dedication to Delivery Hero's mission and values." During her time as interim CFO, Delivery Hero has continued to thrive financially. The board is confident that Popp will push forward the financial strategy and facilitate sustainable growth.
Praise from the Top
Niklas Östberg, co-founder and CEO of Delivery Hero, has lauded Popp's substantial contributions to the company's financial stability and profitability. In recent months, she has become an integral part of the management team. A notable milestone during her tenure was the successful initial public offering of the company's subsidiary Talabat in Dubai, which generated nearly 2 billion euros and bolstered the delivery platform's financial flexibility.
From Morgan Stanley to Adidas
Popp joined Delivery Hero in September 2023. Prior to her role as interim CFO, she played a pivotal role in streamlining financial processes and implementing efficient systems to support growth and productivity. She began her career in 1997 as an M&A analyst at Morgan Stanley before spending 19 years at General Electric (GE) and GE Capital, where she served as the finance lead for GE's emerging markets. After her tenure at GE, Popp worked at sportswear manufacturer Adidas as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance & Strategic Programs.
Amy's Vision for Delivery Hero
Popp aims to capitalize on the potential for sustainable and profitable growth across all markets at Delivery Hero. With her appointment as CFO, the company's financial future looks promising as it continues to navigate the landscape of consumer goods delivery.
While research did not reveal specific details about Popp's roles, industry experience, or key achievements prior to her appointment at Delivery Hero, her recent performance at the company showcases her talent in financial strategy, growth, profitability, and cash flow management, elevating Delivery Hero to new heights.[1][3][4]
[1] Delivery Hero[2] Glassdoor[3] LinkedIn[4] Crunchbase
Marie-Anne Popp will continue to focus on the financial strategy of Delivery Hero, given her deep financial expertise and extraordinary leadership skills. This strategic focus is expected to facilitate sustainable growth in the business, especially in the realm of technology-driven consumer goods delivery.
Successful leadership in finance and technology sectors, as seen in her experience at Morgan Stanley and Adidas, will likely allow Popp to steer Delivery Hero towards new milestones in the business and technology field.
