Oskar Hjertonsson is the CEO of Cornershop. Hjertonsson is based in Chile. Hjertonsson has held the role since 2015.
Swedish-born entrepreneur who co-founded Cornershop in 2015. He previously founded and sold Needish to Groupon, where he led Latin America expansion. He left Cornershop in March 2021 after Uber's acquisition and is now an active angel investor.
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has chronicled Uber's acquisition of Cornershop, the grocery delivery startup, across multiple transactions beginning with Walmart's initial purchase in 2018, followed by Uber's entry as a partial owner in 2019 and subsequent acquisitions of remaining stakes through 2021 and into 2024. The headlines reflect Cornershop's evolution from an independent Swedish-founded company operating in Chile and Canada to becoming a fully integrated subsidiary within Uber's growing delivery ecosystem.
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Oskar Hjertonsson: FAQ
- Who is Oskar Hjertonsson?
- Oskar Hjertonsson is the Co-Founder & CEO (former) of Cornershop, based in Chile.
- What company does Oskar Hjertonsson lead?
- Oskar Hjertonsson is CEO of Cornershop, a role held since 2015.