Berlin-based grocery delivery unicorn Gorillas announced on Wednesday that it has appointed Anastasia Dellis as its new General Manager for the Netherlands.
Sadik Cevik, Gorillas’ former GM in the Netherlands, will be the company’s Global VP of Corporate Development, M&A and Investor Relations. In his new position, Cevik will collaborate closely with Elmar Broscheit, CFO of Gorillas, on international projects involving alliances, M&A, and profitability.
Gorillas claims that Sadik was responsible for expanding and elevating the company’s operations in the Netherlands as well as enabling the company to grow in a sustainable manner.
Sadik Cevik says, “I am extremely proud and thankful for the Dutch team’s contributions to these important milestones. In the last quarter, we have invested heavily into further strengthening our Dutch senior management team with strong specialists. I am very confident that together with Anastasia this incredible team will continue the journey to achieve a profitable business in the Netherlands.”
Who is Anastasia Dellis?
Gorillas mention in a statement that Anastasia Dellis has been working as Commercial Director for about a year and half, and was responsible for providing Gorillas’ customers with an “amazing assortment” while also increasing procurement margins.
Besides, Gorillas claims that Dellis has been essential in completing and bringing the Jumbo partnership to fruition, among other things. She has more than 15 years of experience working in international retail across various regions.
Anastasia Dellis, says, “Together with the leadership team, I am excited about the opportunity to continue Gorilla’s path to profitability and accelerated impact. Beyond remaining the leading Q-Commerce player within the market, I am committed to the continued growth of the brilliant individuals that have helped shape this business into what it is today. Thank you, Sadik, for leading the way and setting the pace for all of us!”
“Fastest unicorn in Europe”
Founded in 2020 by Kagan Sumer, Gorillas is a grocery delivery provider that claims to deliver desired goods from cart to doorstep in just 10 minutes. The platform has access to more than 2000 essential items at retail prices for a delivery fee of just over €1.80.
Gorillas provides all riders with fixed employment contracts, health insurance, employer-financed accident insurance, and paid vacation. In 2021, the company raised approx €1.29B in funding and currently sits at a valuation of $3.1B – also making it the fastest unicorn in Europe.
Currently, its services are operational in Germany, France, Italy, the US, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, and Denmark.
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