Instacart appoints chief business officer Chris Rogers as new CEO

Core Insights - Instacart has appointed Chris Rogers as the new CEO, effective August 15, following the resignation of Fidji Simo, who will join OpenAI as CEO of Applications while remaining Chair of the Board at Instacart [1][4]. Company Leadership Transition - Chris Rogers, previously the Chief Business Officer, has extensive experience overseeing retailer relationships, ad sales, R&D, partnerships, and mergers & acquisitions at Instacart [2]. - Rogers joined Instacart in 2019 after nearly 11 years at Apple, where he served as Managing Director for Apple Canada, and he began his career at Procter and Gamble [2]. Vision and Strategy - Rogers emphasized Instacart's mission to transform grocery shopping and address everyday needs, highlighting the company's world-class team, deep partnerships, and leading technology [3]. - Under Rogers' leadership, Instacart will maintain its focus on growing opportunities for retailers and brands, as well as providing flexible earnings for shoppers on its platform [3][6]. Support from Previous Leadership - Fidji Simo expressed confidence in Rogers' ability to lead the company, noting his critical role in shaping Instacart and commitment to a smooth transition [4][6].