Deliveroo founder and CEO Will Shu is stepping down from his role once the brand’s sale to DoorDash is completed.
Shu, who co-founded Deliveroo in 2013, is set to remain as chief executive officer until this date.
Deliveroo agreed to a £2.9bn takeover by US rival DoorDash in May, with the delivery platform receiving an offer worth 180p-a-share.
Deliveroo’s non-executive directors, including Dame Karen Jones and Peter Jackson will also depart from the business upon completion of the takeover.
Shu said: “I have decided that now is the right time for me to step down. Taking Deliveroo from being an idea to what it is today has been amazing.
“Today the company’s growth and profitability are accelerating and we are delivering on our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, but after 13 years I want to contemplate my next challenge.”
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He continued: “I’m super proud of everything we have achieved. We pioneered and then redefined a new category.
“Our teams have always seen the business through the eyes of the consumer and that consumer obsession has given us focus, drive and resilience.”
Deliveroo noted that its acquisition by DoorDash continued to progress as anticipated, with the court hearing to confirm the takeover to take place on 30 September.
The deal is expected to become effective on 2 October.
Deliveroo hailed a surge in orders and profits during its first half of 2025, as the platform prepared to complete its acquisition by DoorDash.
The delivery giant’s group orders rose 8% to 147 million, helping gross transaction value (GTV) climb 9% to £3.8bn.
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