UK-Based Deliveroo Appoints VP of Engineering | Purple Quarter Leads the Search

BANGALORE, India and LONDON: UK-based hyperlocal delivery platform Deliveroo has appointed Anup Gaurav, an experienced technology leader and former Amazon executive, as its Vice President of Engineering and India Site Head. The strategic hire was facilitated by Purple Quarter, a bespoke CTO search firm known for its deep expertise in tech leadership hiring.

Deliveroo operates a dynamic three-sided marketplace that connects consumers, restaurants, grocers, and riders, with a strong focus on fulfilling time-sensitive orders. Operating across 10 global markets, the platform has rapidly scaled to serve millions of consumers, partner with thousands of restaurants and grocers, and empower a large network of riders—redefining convenience and accessibility in the on-demand delivery ecosystem. Purple Quarter devised a customised approach to map and locate the right technology head for scaling Deliveroo’s India operation.

Anup Gaurav emerged as the perfect fit, bringing with him a wealth of experience from Stripe, Amazon, SapientNitro, and UnitedHealth Group. Ashley Chinn, Sr. TA Manager of Deliveroo, commented on the appointment: "Working with Purple Quarter proved to be a strategic advantage. We appreciate the personalised attention and deep industry insight Purple Quarter provided, making the hiring process a collaborative endeavour rather than a transactional process."

About Purple Quarter

Purple Quarter is a global Bespoke CTO Search Firm with a singular focus on Technology Leadership Search for tech-driven product companies. In over seven years, the firm has mapped 15,000+ credible tech leaders and established a presence across the US, Singapore, the UK, the UAE, and India. With 200+ successful mandates, Purple Quarter specialises in cross-functional tech domains, offering customized leadership hiring solutions. For more information, please email: marketing@purplequarter.com