Pieter Jan Vandepitte
About Pieter Jan Vandepitte
Pieter Jan Vandepitte is the Chief Operating Officer at Delivery Hero in Berlin, with extensive experience in finance, strategy, and business development across multiple industries and regions.
Chief Operating Officer at Delivery Hero
Pieter Jan Vandepitte serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Delivery Hero, based in Berlin. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's operational strategies and ensuring the successful execution of business processes. Delivery Hero is a global leader in online food ordering and delivery services. Vandepitte's extensive experience in the industry makes him a key player in the company's ongoing growth and expansion.
Previous Role as CFO at Peak Games
From 2014 to 2015, Pieter Jan Vandepitte worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Peak Games in Istanbul, Turkey. During his seven-month tenure, he was involved in strategy and business development, corporate development, and finance. His insights and leadership contributed to the company's financial and strategic initiatives in the online gaming sector.
Leadership Roles at Groupon
Pieter Jan Vandepitte has held multiple leadership positions at Groupon, including International Vice President for Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa from 2012 to 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. He also served as Co-founder and Managing Director for the Benelux region from 2011 to 2012 in the Brussels Area, Belgium, and was Co-founder and Senior Director for France in 2010 in Paris. His responsibilities revolved around international business development and sales leadership, helping Groupon expand its footprint in emerging markets.
Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company
Between 2008 and 2010, Pieter Jan Vandepitte worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company in London, United Kingdom. In this capacity, he focused on strategy development and implementation, providing valuable insights and solutions to clients across various industries. This role further honed his strategic planning and operational management skills.
Educational Background and Expertise
Pieter Jan Vandepitte holds an MBA from INSEAD, completed in 2007. He also studied Business - Engineering at Kiel University as part of an Erasmus exchange from 1998 to 1999, and earned a Master's degree in Commercial Engineering from KU Leuven from 1995 to 2000. Vandepitte is fluent in English, French, and Dutch, with practical skills in German. His diverse educational background and multilingual capabilities support his extensive international career across multiple industries, including online retail, banking, media, and high-tech.