Deji Sonaike
About Deji Sonaike
Deji Sonaike serves as the Director of Operations at Verse, where he focuses on optimizing operational processes. He has extensive experience in logistics and management, having held leadership roles at several prominent companies, including Amazon and HelloFresh.
Work at Verse Medical
Deji Sonaike currently serves as the Director of Operations at Verse Medical, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for managing a micro fulfillment center, where he focuses on understanding daily challenges and improving operational processes across the organization. His leadership aims to enhance both customer and employee experiences through efficient operational strategies.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Before joining Verse Medical, Deji Sonaike held several significant positions in operations management. He worked as the Associate Director at HelloFresh from 2020 to 2021, where he created a new packaging process that simplified product portioning. He then served as Director of Launch & Operations at Takeoff Technologies, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, overseeing operations in Boston. His experience also includes roles at Amazon, where he was a Senior Operations Manager and later a Senior Product Manager.
Educational Background
Deji Sonaike studied at Rutgers University - Newark, where he earned an Executive MBA with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 2014 to 2016. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the same institution, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in operations and management.
Career Progression in Retail Management
Deji Sonaike has a diverse background in retail management, having worked at various companies throughout his career. He was a General Store Manager at Bed Bath & Beyond from 2013 to 2016 and held the position of Store Manager at Walmart, Inc. from 2009 to 2013. His early career included roles at Target and RadioShack, where he developed skills in team leadership and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
Throughout his career, Deji Sonaike has implemented several successful initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency. Notably, he developed a grocery substitution process for micro fulfillment centers based on thorough market research. He oversees a global team of regional and product managers responsible for operations and site launches for grocery store micro fulfillment centers worldwide.