Ocado Intelligent Automation / Ocado Technology overview

Ocado is a major automation player because it built one of the most sophisticated grocery fulfillment robotics platforms in the world. Its technology includes grid-based storage, high-speed robotic bots, warehouse control software, routing optimization and robotic picking research for online grocery.

Company fact	Detail
Founded	2000 Ocado Group; automation platform developed commercially through Ocado Solutions
Country	United Kingdom
Address	Buildings One & Two, Trident Place, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9UL
Employees	Approx. 18,000+ at Ocado Group; technology headcount not separately disclosed
Specializes in	Grocery fulfillment automation, robotic storage grids, warehouse software, robotic picking research
Products	Ocado Smart Platform, automated storage grid, fulfillment bots, robotic picking technology, warehouse control software, routing and optimization systems
Typical projects	Automated customer fulfillment centers, robotic grocery picking, grid-based storage, retail partner automation, warehouse control software, AI route and fulfillment optimization
Management and ownership	Ocado Group plc is publicly listed in the United Kingdom. CEO: Tim Steiner. Automation activities are run through Ocado Technology and Ocado Solutions under public-company governance.

Website: www.ocadogroup.com/technology

Ocado Intelligent Automation / Ocado Technology review summary

Ocado Group is a British technology company that builds robotic warehouses for online grocery, and licenses them to retailers around the world. It began as an online supermarket in 2000 and still owns half of the UK retailer Ocado.com with Marks and Spencer. The technology business is now going through a difficult period, with two major partners closing sites. This profile sets out Ocado's history, structure, results, technology and listing.

Verified key facts from the review

Fact	Detail
Company	Ocado Group plc
Founded	January 2000, by Jonathan Faiman, Jason Gissing and Tim Steiner
Headquarters	Hatfield, England
Businesses	Technology Solutions, Logistics, and a 50% stake in Ocado Retail
Half-year revenue	GBP 1,037 million in the first half of 2026, including one-off closure fees
Underlying revenue	GBP 684 million, up 1%
Stock listing	London Stock Exchange: OCDO; FTSE 250
Market capitalization	About USD 2.85 billion in October 2026
Chief Executive Officer	Tim Steiner
Chairman	Richard Haythornthwaite