Swiggy Instamart, the quick commerce arm of food delivery giant Swiggy, has appointed Sairam Krishnamurthy as its Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). This move aims to bolster Swiggy Instamart’s leadership team amidst growing competition in the rapid delivery space.
Sairam Krishnamurthy’s Role
Sairam Krishnamurthy will oversee various operational units within Swiggy Instamart. His responsibilities include managing dark store operations, infrastructure, city growth, and expansion. With this new leadership, Swiggy hopes to drive the growth and efficiency of its quick commerce platform.
Sairam Krishnamurthy’s Experience
Sairam Krishnamurthy brings over 18 years of extensive experience in leadership roles within the FMCG, consumer tech, and retail sectors. Before joining Swiggy, he served as the COO of the supermarket business at More Retail and held the position of Chief Merchandising Officer. He also had a significant tenure at Hindustan Unilever, where he worked in sales, marketing, and innovation, and played a key role at Ola Mobility as the head of India supply.
Driving Growth and Expansion
“In just four years, Swiggy Instamart has become an integral part of consumers’ lives,” said Sairam Krishnamurthy. “I am thrilled to join Team Swiggy in a business that I believe represents the future of grocery retail. As an ardent consumer turned operator, I am energized by the opportunity to drive profitable growth for Swiggy Instamart. I look forward to collaborating with the team to unlock the immense potential of the business and lead it into the next phase of growth.”
Strategic Hires to Strengthen Leadership
Swiggy Instamart has recently made several strategic hires to enhance its leadership team. These include Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala as Senior Vice President of Product and Business, Aakash Bhotika as Vice President – Technical Advisor, Mayank Rajvaidya as Vice President of Fruits and Vegetables, and Manu Sasidharan as Associate Vice President of the FMCG category.
Comments from Swiggy Instamart
Girish Menon, CHRO at Swiggy, commented on Sairam Krishnamurthy’s appointment, saying, “Sai’s extensive experience and impressive track record as an operator, leading cross-functional teams in a high-growth environment, make him an ideal fit for Swiggy Instamart at this juncture of our journey.”
The appointment of Sairam Krishnamurthy as COO is a strategic move by Swiggy Instamart to strengthen its leadership and drive growth amidst rising competition in the rapid delivery market. With a focus on enhancing operations and expanding its footprint, Swiggy Instamart is poised to continue its upward trajectory in the quick commerce space.
