James Humphreys moves on up to Engineering Director of Logistics and Supply Chain role at Ocado Technology

James Humphreys is taking on the role of Engineering Director of Logistics and Supply Chain at Ocado Technology.

He was previously Head of Engineering (ML Robotics) and has spent just over three years at the company.

He has also served as CTO at what3words and Head of Core Analytics and Technology at BP.

In a LinkedIn post, he said: "I've spent the last three years at Ocado Technology helping to take our machine learning powered On Grid Robotic Pick (OGRP) system all the way from nascent prototype to a powerhouse being deployed all across the world. It's genuinely been an incredible journey with some amazing people. I'm incredibly proud of what we've built - it's cost-effective, incredibly robust, and one of the most advanced systems of its kind."

He added: "It's time for an exciting new chapter though (still at Ocado Tech), moving up to Engineering Director of Logistics and Supply Chain, looking after all the software, ML and algorithms that orchestrate and optimise the supply chains, middle mile and last mile solutions for our global partners.'

Tim Steiner

Ocado Group reports that CEO Tim Steiner will temporarily lead its Ocado Solutions sub-unit.

The move comes as current boss, John Martin, steps down after 18 months in the role, having taken over in 2023 from Luke Jensen.

James Matthews, the current CEO at Ocado Technology, will also become Deputy CEO of the wider group.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Supply chain technology will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in April, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next-generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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