The quick commerce arm of the IPO-bound grocery and food delivery business unicorn has appointed Sairam Krishnamurthy as the senior vice president (SVP) and chief operating officer (COO).
In this new role, Krishnamurthy is set to oversee Instamart’s operating units, which will include dark store operations, infrastructure operations, city growth, and expansion.
Krishnamurthy has over 18 years of experience in leadership roles in FMCG, consumer tech, and retail. Previously, he also served as the COO of the supermarket business at More Retail, where he held the position of chief merchandising officer. His career includes major roles at Ola Mobility as head of India supply and a 14-year tenure at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) in various roles in sales, marketing, and innovation.
“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,” said Girish Menon, chief human resources officer at Swiggy.
Krishnamurthy is also positive about the fact that in a mere 4 years, Swiggy Instamart has become an indispensable part of a consumer’s life.
He also added, “As an ardent consumer turned operator, I am energised by the opportunity to drive profitable growth for Swiggy Instamart.”
