About the speaker: Alex Wright is an accomplished professional serving as the VP of Product, Global Supply Chain Technology at HelloFresh, where he has demonstrated his expertise for over 4 years. With a progressive career trajectory encompassing product management, portfolio management, supply chain, and technology, he has played a pivotal role in driving HelloFresh’s success. Before joining HelloFresh, he garnered valuable experience in technology working with Global and Sainsbury’s, as well as consulting for esteemed firms like Javelin Group, Envision Retail, and Kurt Salmon/Accenture Strategy. His educational background includes an MSc in Physics from the esteemed Imperial College London, further enriching his ability to deliver innovative solutions in the dynamic world of supply chain technology.

About the company: HelloFresh is a publicly traded meal-kit company based in Berlin, Germany. It is the largest meal-kit provider in the United States, and also has operations in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Ireland, Spain and Scandinavia). HelloFresh’s core offering is its meal-kit service, which provides customers with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes delivered right to their doorstep. With HelloFresh, individuals and families can easily prepare delicious, home-cooked meals without the hassle of grocery shopping and meal planning. The company’s mission is to inspire and empower people to cook fresh, wholesome meals from scratch and enjoy the experience of preparing their own food. HelloFresh has been recognized for its outstanding achievements in supply chain management and sustainability. They were honored with the Supply Chain Management Award in 2021 from LOGISTIK HEUTE, Strategy&, and PwC, showcasing their expertise in optimizing supply chain operations. Additionally, HelloFresh secured a notable position as a runner-up for the Supply Chain Sustainability Award at the International Supply Chain Conference, highlighting its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.

Revenue: 5.99 billion EUR

Employees: 20,000+