Former Glossybox CEO invests in Deluxebite

BORA Kizil, the former head of beauty box subscription service Glossybox has invested an undisclosed sum in the York-based food subscription service Deluxebite.

Mr Kizil will also join the company, formally known as FoodeeBox, as its new chief executive and board member.

The investment and appointment of Mr Kizil as the company’s new head follows the acquisition by Deluxebite of rival monthly subscription service LarderBox in December 2012.

Launched in September 2012, Deluxebite sources its products from independent producers, giving customers a means of discovering new interesting foods from producers large and small.

By using the one-for-one model pioneered by TOMS Shoes Deluxebite also donates a meal to food banks in the UK for every box bought by a member, helping to tackle hunger and supporting those in crisis.

Jason Brown, founder of Deluxebite, said: “I am delighted that Bora is coming on board, he brings with him an immense knowledge of subscription ecommerce, and his ability to rapidly develop and expand a business will allow us to compete more aggressively.

“Bora has been advising the company since we acquired LarderBox and his input into the company has been immense, and we know that with him onboard Deluxebite is on a firm footing.”