Niklas Östberg

Niklas Östberg is the CEO and co-founder of Delivery Hero, a Berlin-based online food delivery service. He is currently newsworthy due to significant pressure from a major shareholder, Aspex Management, a Hong Kong-based asset management firm. Aspex is reportedly demanding a major overhaul of Delivery Hero's management board, including the removal of Östberg as CEO. This demand stems from concerns about the company's declining profits and a perceived lack of focus on regional strategies. Aspex has communicated its concerns and demands directly to Delivery Hero's supervisory board, threatening to push for a change in leadership if its concerns are not addressed. This situation highlights the challenges faced by Delivery Hero and the increasing scrutiny on its leadership as it navigates a competitive and evolving market.