Chris Poad

Chris Poad is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the e-commerce and consulting sectors. Currently serving as an Advisor to the Board and Group Chief Executive Officer at Oda, Chris oversees a team of over 2,500 employees in Scandinavia’s leading online grocery service. As the Founder of Copper Horse Consulting and former Managing Director of Retail Solutions EMEA for Google Cloud, Chris has collaborated with major retailers to enhance their digital transformation. Previous roles include Managing Director of Tesco's online operations and various leadership positions at Amazon, where Chris managed multiple international e-commerce divisions and significantly increased market share. Chris's career began in strategy consulting and brand management, laying a solid foundation for a successful trajectory in the digital and retail industries. Education includes credentials from UCL and The London School of Economics and Political Science.