Tom Bradley set to depart Co-op this summer and join on demand delivery firm Deliveroo
Tom Bradley is set to leave Co-op, where he spent the past six years, most recently serving as Group Commercial & Logistics (GCL) Strategy Director. He will depart during the summer and head to Deliveroo, joining the on demand delivery giant as Commercial Director later this year.
In a LinkedIn post, he said: "After almost six years at Co-op, today my decision to leave the business has been announced, marking the end of a chapter. Looking back, I’m incredibly proud of what has been achieved together during that time."
"We’ve continued to transform the Co-op business by reducing net debt, relaunched the Co-op Membership proposition, driven rapid growth across our wholesale amd online channels, developed multiple new strategic partnerships, and latterly formed the Group Commercial & Logistics function - all whilst navigating amd recovering from a major cyber incident little over 12 months ago."
He added: "I’m also proud of the challenges navigated together over that time - Covid-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, soaring inflation, and most recently, the conflict in the Middle East; driving unprecedented supply chain pressure and market volatility throughout the industry. Throughout every single challenge and opportunity, one thing has remained consistent - relationships. The support of our suppliers and industry partners, alongside the collaboration across our respective teams has been fundamental to everything both I personally, alongside the wider business has achieved and delivered."
"The food industry remains as dynamic and unpredictable as ever, but I remain in awe of the resilience, adaptability and underlying strength it (andeveryone working within it) continues to demonstrate."
Of his new Deliveroo gig, he commented: "I’m looking forward to being part of a fast paced, ambitious and rapidly growing business as it continues its exciting journey. Thank you to everyone who has and continues to be part of mine."
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
On demand delivery will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
