Georgie Thomas
About Georgie Thomas
Georgie Thomas serves as the Managing Director and Head of the US at Choco, where he focuses on creating a sustainable global food system. He has held various leadership roles at companies such as DoorDash and Tesla, and has a strong educational background with an MBA from UCLA and a BSBA from Georgetown University.
Work at Choco
Georgie Thomas serves as the Managing Director and Head of the US at Choco since 2022. In this role, he is involved in the company's mission to create a transparent and sustainable global food system. He leverages a network of over 15,000 buyers and 10,000 suppliers to enhance operations. Thomas is part of the leadership team that has successfully secured significant investments from notable venture capital firms, contributing to Choco's growth and expansion into multiple countries, including the US, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Spain.
Previous Experience at DoorDash
Prior to his current role, Georgie Thomas held several positions at DoorDash. He worked as Senior Director - Head of SMB Account Management for five months in 2022 and as Director for Southern California from 2018 to 2019. He also served as Director for California & Oregon for five months in 2019 and as Senior Director - Outside Account Management from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at DoorDash spanned various leadership roles focused on account management and regional operations.
Career Background
Georgie Thomas has a diverse career background with experience in various industries. He worked at Tesla as Delivery Hub Manager from 2017 to 2018, overseeing operations in Los Angeles. His earlier roles include serving as Associate at LS Power from 2008 to 2010 and at The Royal Bank of Scotland from 2005 to 2008. He also co-founded Plug & Feather Watches from 2013 to 2015 and held the position of General Manager at Luxe in 2016. Additionally, he worked at Move Loot, Inc. as General Manager for both the West Coast and Los Angeles.
Education and Expertise
Georgie Thomas holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Finance from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, graduating in 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business management and finance, contributing to his expertise in strategic operations and leadership.
Achievements at Choco
At Choco, Georgie Thomas played a significant role in the company's achievement of unicorn status with a valuation of $1.2 billion following the Series B2 funding round in April 2022. He contributed to the company's expansion efforts and was instrumental in securing investments from prominent venture capital firms, which has facilitated Choco's growth in the global food system sector.