David Torr

Founder & CEO•UCOOK
Western Cape, South Africa
Founder

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Expertise

Negotiation
Advertising
Sales
Entrepreneurship
Management
Business Strategy
E-commerce
Meal Kit Delivery
Re-commerce
Creative Design Thinking
Process Optimization
High-Level Strategic Thinking
Team Building
Marketing
Startup Development
Retail
Fashion Technology
Primary Sector
Delivery
1Roles
0Investments
-Raised

Biography

Experienced entrepreneur and founder with demonstrated success in e-commerce and technology ventures. Co-founded UCOOK in 2015, South Africa's leading meal kit delivery service, serving as CEO until 2021 when the company was acquired by Silvertree Holdings. Currently serves as Co-Founder and CEO of FARO (2024-present), a re-commerce startup focused on redistributing surplus fashion inventory. Also holds director and board positions at still good, Happy Pay, lelive.africa, and UCOOK. Known for process-driven analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and building high-growth businesses from concept to significant scale. Skilled in negotiation, advertising, sales, entrepreneurship, management, and business strategy.

Education

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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Marketing

University (Not specified)

2010-2013

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Copywriting Diploma (2-year program)

Not specified

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