GrubMarket Appoints Jorge deNeve as Chief Legal Officer

GrubMarket has announced the appointment of Jorge deNeve as its new Chief Legal Officer, a move that strengthens its leadership team amid the company’s ongoing efforts to scale its technology and food supply chain platforms.

Extensive Legal Experience

With over 20 years of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and securities law, deNeve’s background is well-suited for his new role. Previously, he served as an enforcement attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and later worked as a partner at the international law firm O’Melveny & Myers LLP. In these roles, he provided guidance to global companies navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Strategic Responsibilities at GrubMarket

In his new position at GrubMarket, deNeve will be responsible for overseeing the company’s legal functions, emphasizing governance, compliance frameworks, and risk management. These efforts are particularly critical as GrubMarket expands its AI-driven software and digital commerce platforms within the food supply chain sector.

DeNeve’s Vision for Growth

Expressing his enthusiasm for joining GrubMarket, deNeve stated, “I am excited to join GrubMarket at such an important stage in the company’s growth. Drawing on my experience as a partner at O’Melveny and as an enforcement attorney at the SEC, I look forward to supporting GrubMarket’s mission to transform the food supply chain through technology and AI.” He emphasized the importance of building a robust legal and governance foundation to facilitate long-term innovation and operational excellence.

A Proven Track Record

During his tenure at O’Melveny, deNeve collaborated closely with executive leadership teams and boards of directors on crucial governance matters, compliance programs, and risk mitigation strategies. His experience as an SEC enforcement attorney affords him a deep understanding of regulatory expectations and disclosure standards, which informs his proactive approach to legal and governance frameworks.

Recognized Legal Expertise

DeNeve’s impressive credentials include recognition on Lawdragon’s 2025 list of “500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management” and accolades from The Best Lawyers in America 2026 for securities litigation. He has also been named a 2025 “Enforcement Elite” by Securities Docket for his exceptional work in SEC enforcement defense.

CEO’s Endorsement

GrubMarket’s CEO, Mike Xu, commended deNeve’s appointment, stating, “Jorge brings exceptional legal expertise and a deep understanding of governance and regulatory best practices. His background uniquely positions him to help GrubMarket build durable systems and maintain high operational standards as we scale our software and global operations.”

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