Gopuff has revealed that Bob Iger, former Disney CEO and chairperson, will become an advisor and investor. Iger will advise co-founders and co-CEOs Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev to help Gopuff strengthen its relationship with consumers and to increase growth both domestically and globally.
“Bob Iger is one of the most important and visionary business leaders of this generation,” said Gola in a statement. “He defined consumer engagement, product innovation and organizational excellence. I am so proud and excited that Bob is joining team blue. Gopuff is building a platform designed for the future of the consumer industry, and nobody understands consumers better than Bob Iger.”
Iger was CEO of The Walt Disney Company from 2005 to 2020, and helped Disney become one of the world’s largest and most influential media and entertainment companies.
“It’s been exciting to spend time with Gopuff leadership learning about the company, the founders and their aspirations,” said Iger. “I am excited to advise, mentor and support the executive team as they continue building a company uniquely designed for how consumers are changing and growing.”
Philadelphia-based Gopuff was founded in 2013 and has more than 600 locations in 1,200 cities globally.