CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubhub Inc.
(NYSE: GRUB), a leading online and mobile food-ordering and
delivery marketplace, today announced that Devry Boughner Vorwerk will be joining the
company as chief corporate affairs officer, effective Jan. 19. Vorwerk will oversee brand,
communications, government relations, public policy and
sustainability for the company.
In the newly created role, she is responsible for developing a
cohesive brand voice and fostering relationships across the
industry to help drive growth and promote Grubhub's continued
commitment to supporting restaurants, drivers and diners. Vorwerk
will lead the company's communications and brand activities to
further differentiate Grubhub and demonstrate its impact in
communities across the country. She will also advance the business'
focus on sustainability and food security to strengthen Grubhub's
network and build on the company's successful Donate the Change and
Grubhub Community Relief Fund efforts.
Most recently, Vorwerk served as chief executive officer of
DevryBV Sustainable Strategies and previously as chief
communications officer and head of global corporate affairs for
Cargill, where she was the youngest female corporate officer
appointed in the company's 150-year history. While at Cargill,
Vorwerk worked with the company's diverse businesses worldwide to
secure their access to markets, support local business development,
and ensure license to operate by addressing social and
environmental issues.
"We are so pleased to have Devry join Grubhub, especially during
this consequential time for our industry and the restaurants that
are the backbone of our local communities," said Matt Maloney, founder and CEO of Grubhub.
"Devry's deep expertise in the food space and long-standing
emphasis on sustainability will no doubt strengthen Grubhub's
approach to serving our restaurant partners. Hiring her is a win
for Grubhub, and we could not be more excited to welcome her
aboard."
"I am thrilled to become part of the Grubhub team that is using
its robust marketplace to help restaurants build their businesses
while creating opportunities for drivers and solving for diners'
personalized needs all at the same time," said Vorwerk. "The
company is uniquely positioned in the industry since it places the
success of local restaurants at the heart of its business model.
Restaurants are part of the fabric that weaves our communities
together, and now more than ever, they need support."
About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading online and mobile
food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most
comprehensive network of restaurant partners, as well as nearly 30
million active diners. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food
they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates
food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use
platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features
over 300,000 restaurants and is proud to partner with approximately
245,000 of these restaurants in over 4,000 U.S. cities. The Grubhub
portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus
and MenuPages.
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