"Bolt Ghana's former executive now heads expansion efforts for Chowdeck in Accra"
Chowdeck, a Nigerian food delivery startup, has made strategic moves to strengthen its position in the competitive market. According to TechCabal, the company has recently hired Henry Whyte as its expansion lead into Ghana, and Umar Nas'ir to head its Nigerian operations [1].
Henry Whyte, previously the senior operations manager at Bolt Ghana, is tasked with building market share in a space dominated by Bolt. His appointment marks a significant step in Chowdeck's international growth, as he brings valuable experience to the table, having risen through the ranks at Bolt, becoming operations manager in 2020 and senior operations manager in 2021 [2].
Umar Nas'ir, another senior executive from Bolt, joined Chowdeck in July 2022. He previously led Bolt Nigeria across more than 20 cities, and his hiring marks another instance of Chowdeck poaching talent from rivals to drive expansion. The strategic boost from the combined operational experience of Henry Whyte and Umar Nas'ir could benefit Chowdeck's expansion plans.
The expansion of Chowdeck into Nigeria may further intensify competition with Bolt Food. Chowdeck is preparing to compete directly with Bolt Food in Accra, and is building out its asset-light logistics network alongside food delivery [3].
Chowdeck's growth in Ghana and Nigeria appears to be driven primarily by its $9 million Series A funding round led by Novastar Ventures, its focus on quick commerce using dark stores and hyperlocal logistics, rapid customer acquisition (1.5 million customers), and operational improvements like fast delivery times averaging around 20-30 minutes [4][5]. However, specific details about team hires from Bolt or their role in this growth are not provided in the available sources.
For more insights about Henry Whyte and Umar Nas'ir’s contributions at Chowdeck, you may need to consult company press releases, interviews, or direct insider information beyond these search results. The hiring of both Henry Whyte and Umar Nas'ir from Bolt suggests a deliberate strategy by Chowdeck to recruit key personnel from its competitors.
[1] TechCabal. (2022). Chowdeck hires Henry Whyte as expansion lead into Ghana and Umar Nas'ir as head of Nigerian operations. [online] Available at: https://techcabal.com/2022/09/20/chowdeck-hires-henry-whyte-as-expansion-lead-into-ghana-and-umar-nasir-as-head-of-nigerian-operations/
[2] LinkedIn. (2022). Henry Whyte. [online] Available at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrywhyte/
[3] TechCabal. (2022). Chowdeck is building out its asset-light logistics network alongside food delivery. [online] Available at: https://techcabal.com/2022/08/25/chowdeck-is-building-out-its-asset-light-logistics-network-alongside-food-delivery/
[4] TechCabal. (2022). Chowdeck raises $9 million Series A funding to expand its food delivery business. [online] Available at: https://techcabal.com/2022/07/14/chowdeck-raises-9-million-series-a-funding-to-expand-its-food-delivery-business/
[5] TechCabal. (2022). Chowdeck reaches 1.5 million customers, claims to be the fastest-growing food delivery platform in Nigeria. [online] Available at: https://techcabal.com/2022/06/16/chowdeck-reaches-1-5-million-customers-claims-to-be-the-fastest-growing-food-delivery-platform-in-nigeria/
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