Jason Gissing
Jason Gissing | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder of Ocado |
Jason Gissing (born 1970) is a British entrepreneur and one of the founders of Ocado.
Early life
Born in the United Kingdom to an English father and a Japanese mother, Gissing received his education at Oundle School followed by Worcester College, Oxford University. During his time at Oxford, he was affiliated with the Bullingdon Club, a prestigious social drinking group.
Career
Following graduation, Gissing began his professional journey as a bond trader at Goldman Sachs. In January 2000, alongside former Goldman Sachs associates Tim Steiner and Jonathan Faiman, he launched Ocado, taking on the role of chief financial officer. Over the course of 15 years, he played a pivotal role in evolving Ocado from its initial start-up phase into a prominent online grocery retailer.
In January 2014, Gissing declared his intention to retire, with his departure effective in May. At that juncture, Ocado had achieved £1 billion in revenue and reported its inaugural profit. By May 2018, Ocado had secured a position in the FTSE 100 Index, boasting a valuation approaching £6 billion and establishing itself as the United Kingdom’s most valuable technology company.
Personal life
Gissing is married to Katinka, a former downhill skier and daughter of Arne Næss Jr., who is notable for leading Norway’s first successful Everest expedition alongside Sir Chris Bonington and for his 15-year marriage to singer Diana Ross. The couple has four children together.