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Amitesh Jha joins Swiggy Instamart as CEO, bringing 20+ years of experience in e-commerce and supply chain management.
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Jha previously worked at Flipkart for 14 years, scaling key categories and overseeing logistics.
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Phani Kishan, current CEO of Swiggy Instamart, will transition to a broader organizational role.
Swiggy Instamart has appointed Amitesh Jha as its new CEO, effective September 4, 2024. Jha, an industry veteran, joins Swiggy from Flipkart, where he spent 14 years scaling key categories and overseeing logistics. His expertise in e-commerce and supply chain management is expected to strengthen Swiggy Instamart’s position in the quick commerce sector.
Jha’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in Swiggy Instamart. Phani Kishan, the current CEO, will transition to a broader organizational role, focusing on Swiggy’s Central Growth unit. Sriharsha Majety, Swiggy Group CEO, expressed enthusiasm about Jha’s appointment, citing his remarkable track record at Flipkart.
Jha’s career at Flipkart was marked by significant achievements, including driving the growth of the electronics category and scaling the supply chain. He holds degrees from IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad. As CEO of Swiggy Instamart, Jha aims to contribute to the company’s journey and shape the future of shopping in India.
