Jitse Groen
Founder and CEO (stepped down January 1, 2026), Just Eat Takeaway · Netherlands
Jitse Groen is the CEO of Just Eat Takeaway. Groen is based in the Netherlands. Groen has held the role since 2000.
Jitse Groen is a Dutch businessman and the founder of Just Eat Takeaway.com, a global food delivery platform. He is the outgoing chief executive officer of the company, having announced his resignation following the firm's acquisition by Prosus in 2025.
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Jitse Groen's departure as CEO of Just Eat Takeaway following the company's acquisition by Prosus, with Roberto Gandolfo named as the successor. Groen stepped down after leading the food delivery platform for approximately 25 years, marking a significant leadership transition in the wake of the takeover. More recently, coverage has noted Groen's investment activity, including a first-time backing of the venture Butlaroo.
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- Who is Jitse Groen?
- Jitse Groen is the Founder and CEO (stepped down January 1, 2026) of Just Eat Takeaway, based in Netherlands.
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