Francesco Latino is an Operations & Expansion marketplace expert with 8 years of experience at companies like Glovo (acquired by Delivery Hero) and TourHero (backed by 500 Global, Progression Fund, and Saison Capital).

At Glovo, Francesco led Operations and Expansion from 2017, laying a strong foundation in Italy before driving the company's presence across 16 EMEA countries, including Kenya, Kazakhstan, and Türkiye. His work focused on solving complex operational challenges tied to rapid growth, such as scaling courier fleets, improving efficiency, and reducing delivery times. One of his standout projects was implementing alternative payment methods beyond credit cards, which now account for more than half of orders in African markets.

Driven by curiosity, Francesco also joined Glovo’s Impact & Sustainability team, where he integrated sustainable practices into Operations to reduce the company’s footprint, supported local small business owners, and designed a country-specific impact measurement tool.

I work with early-stage marketplaces to streamline their operations, scale effectively, and embed impact-driven strategies from day one. Here's what I can offer:

• Scaling Operations:
  • Assess your current priorities and metrics, identify operational bottlenecks, and unlock growth potential.
• Expansion Playbooks:
  • ‍Build actionable playbooks to guide your launch into new countries or regions.‍
• Impact Culture Foundations:‍
  • Establish practical frameworks to integrate sustainability and social impact into your operations, creating long-term value for both your business and stakeholders.
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Links: Everything Marketplaces profile, LinkedIn