Dubai – Mubasher: MENA-focused Talabat Holding announced the resignation of its CEO Tomaso Rodriguez, as part of a planned leadership transition, according to a press release.
Rodriguez, who held the position for six years, will continue supporting the group as a board member. He will be succeeded by Toon Gyssels, effective on 21 November 2025.
This transition marks talabat’s focus on sustained growth and leadership, building on the momentum achieved in recent years while preparing for the next wave of innovation in the delivery sector.
Pieter-Jan Vandepitte, Chairperson of talabat’s Board of Directors, said: “With Toon’s outstanding entrepreneurial experience and proven track record in the platform delivery technology sector, we are confident that he will drive talabat’s next chapter of innovation and growth in the region.”
“His appointment is an exciting step forward as we continue to strengthen our position in this dynamic market,” the Chairperson added.
Gyssels commented on his appointment: “talabat has achieved a great deal in recent years, and I’m excited to rejoin at such a pivotal point in its journey. Together with the team, my focus will be on accelerating innovation and ensuring we are well-positioned to capture the opportunities ahead in one of the most dynamic markets in the world.”
During his four-year tenure at talabat, he served as COO and later as Interim CEO, contributing to the acceleration of talabat’s growth across the MENA region. This is in addition to transforming its logistics operations and launching new verticals, including Q-commerce and cloud kitchens.
He also built and mentored high-performing teams that helped establish talabat’s reputation as the region’s leading on-demand platform.
The group reported $222 million worth of net income during the first half (H1) of 2025.
