Swiggy, a major player in the foodtech industry based in Bengaluru, has added new leadership to its team. This move comes as the company aims to improve its core services, such as food delivery and quick commerce, ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO) on November 13.
The newly appointed leaders are set to play crucial roles in making Swiggy’s operations more efficient and supporting its expansion plans.
Shalabh Shrivastava to Oversee Driver Operations
Shalabh Shrivastava has been appointed as the Senior Vice President of Driver Org. With 25 years of experience in various industries like e-commerce, technology, and consulting, he brings significant expertise to Swiggy. Before joining Swiggy, Shrivastava worked as a Vice President at Flipkart, where he was key in improving first- and last-mile logistics, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and elevating customer experience. He has also held leadership positions at major companies such as Reliance Retail, ICICI Bank, Ernst & Young, and Infosys. At Swiggy, his main task will be to strengthen the delivery network to ensure smooth and dependable service.
Hari Kumar G to Lead Swiggy Instamart
Swiggy has also appointed Hari Kumar G as Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer for Swiggy Instamart. Kumar has more than 10 years of experience in growing businesses across different sectors. He previously worked at Flipkart, where he managed key categories such as electronics, groceries, and appliances. At Swiggy, his focus will be on boosting customer-focused growth and making Swiggy Instamart a leader in the competitive quick commerce market.
Focus on Expansion and Efficiency
The new leadership of Swiggy aligns with the company’s goals to expand and improve its services. Girish Menon, Chief Human Resources Officer at Swiggy, commented on the importance of these changes. “As Swiggy continues to innovate and enter new service areas, strengthening our leadership is essential for the next phase of our growth,” Menon said. “Hari and Shalabh have the skills and experience to grow businesses and optimize operations in fast-moving industries. Their guidance will be key as we keep providing top-notch convenience to our users.”
These new appointments follow Swiggy’s recent hires within Swiggy Instamart. Earlier this year, the company welcomed Amitesh Jha as Chief Executive Officer and Sairam Krishnamurthy as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
