Aron Gelbard

Aron Gelbard is a prominent entrepreneur and business leader who recently joined the board of FareShare UK as a trustee.3 He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Bloom & Wild, a company he established in 2013 that has grown to become Europe's leading direct-to-consumer flower and gifting platform.12

Professional Background

Entrepreneurial Success: Gelbard's entrepreneurial journey began with Bloom & Wild, which he has successfully built over the past decade into a major player in the European flower delivery market.2 His leadership has been instrumental in the company's growth and success.

Previous Experience: Before founding Bloom & Wild, Gelbard gained valuable experience working at Bain & Company, a prestigious management consulting firm, in both their London and Silicon Valley offices.25

Involvement with FareShare UK

Gelbard joined the board of FareShare UK as a trustee in December 2023.3 FareShare is a UK-wide charity with a mission to redistribute surplus food to those in need. Gelbard expressed enthusiasm about his new role, highlighting FareShare's vision of ensuring "No good food goes to waste".3

Other Affiliations

In addition to his role at FareShare UK, Gelbard is involved with several other organizations:

• Pledger at Founders Pledge
• Ambassador (specific organization not mentioned)

Gelbard's appointment as a trustee at FareShare UK comes as part of a broader expansion of the charity's board, with six new trustees announced in December 2023.46