Deliveroo, the British food delivery platform, is set to exit Qatar and Singapore following a strategic review by its US owner, DoorDash. The decision, announced on Thursday, will affect about 85 jobs in the two markets, with the platforms expected to remain active until 4 March.
DoorDash, which completed its £2.9 billion acquisition of the London-based company in October, said the move is part of a wider effort to focus investment on markets with greater growth potential. In addition to Qatar and Singapore, DoorDash will also wind down its other delivery platform, Wolt, in Japan and Uzbekistan.
As part of the restructuring, Deliveroo will close one of its engineering hubs in Bengaluru, India, impacting around 100 employees. DoorDash stated that the changes will allow Deliveroo to invest further in engineering roles in the UK.
Miki Kuusi, head of DoorDash International and chief executive of Deliveroo, said: “We’ve made the difficult decision to wind down operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan, and Uzbekistan. Our priority is supporting our teams and partners through an orderly transition as we focus on the geographies where we can offer the best products and build for long-term success.”
DoorDash operates in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, delivering over 2.5 billion orders annually. The acquisition of Deliveroo was intended to expand its global footprint, but the company has now opted to consolidate its operations.
