Jack Johnson leaves Ocado to lead Joybuy’s European retail media expansion

Johnson announced his departure via LinkedIn, highlighting his tenure at Ocado where he was instrumental in building the Ocado Ads and Beet by Ocado platforms. Reflecting on his time at the company, he described the experience as a career-defining period characterized by rapid growth and complex challenges. His background also includes a previous role at customer data firm dunnhumby, providing him with a strong foundation in the retail intelligence sector.

At Joybuy, Johnson aims to establish a robust retail media presence as the company seeks to scale its European footprint. He characterized the new position as an opportunity to influence a major retail launch, signaling a strategic effort by JD.com to integrate its advertising capabilities into the competitive Western market. His transition is set to be finalized by the end of the month.