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Tim Steiner

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Ocado · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-08

Tim Steiner is the CEO of Ocado (OCDO). Steiner is based in the United Kingdom. Steiner was born in 1969 and educated at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School.

Tim Steiner co-founded Ocado in 2000 with former Goldman Sachs colleagues, serving as CEO since inception. He began his career as a bond trader at Goldman Sachs in London, New York, and Hong Kong before transitioning to e-commerce technology.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Tim Steiner's planned departure from his role as Ocado CEO, with the company confirming a succession timeline placing his exit at the start of fiscal 2028. Reports have detailed the company's search for a successor and noted tensions surrounding Steiner's transition, including commentary from Steiner himself addressing concerns about his future involvement with the organization. Earlier coverage also highlighted Steiner's recent compensation package and broader questions about Ocado's strategic direction and growth ambitions.

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Born
1969
Education
Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Tim Steiner: FAQ

Who is Tim Steiner?
Tim Steiner is the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Ocado, based in United Kingdom.
What company does Tim Steiner lead?
Tim Steiner is CEO of Ocado.
Where was Tim Steiner educated?
Tim Steiner studied at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School.