Swiggy Appoints Amitesh Jha As CEO Of Swiggy Instamart, Effective 4 September
Amitesh Jha joins Swiggy Instamart from Flipkart, where he played a pivotal role over the past 14 years
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IPO-bound Swiggy, India's leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the appointment of Amitesh Jha as the Chief Executive Officer of its fast-growing quick commerce business, Swiggy Instamart, starting 4 September.
With over 20 years of experience in e-commerce, Jha brings a wealth of expertise in categories, operations, strategy, and product development from his tenure at some of India’s top companies.
Amitesh Jha joins Swiggy Instamart from Flipkart, where he played a pivotal role over the past 14 years. His extensive experience includes leading key categories such as smartphones, general merchandise, fashion, and large appliances, as well as managing Flipkart’s logistics arm. Under his leadership, these areas saw significant growth and innovation, making Flipkart a household name in Indian e-commerce.
Swiggy’s co-founder and current CEO of Swiggy Instamart, Phani Kishan, will transition to a broader role within the organisation, overseeing Swiggy’s Central Growth unit and working closely with Swiggy Group CEO Sriharsha Majety.
“I am delighted to welcome Amitesh Jha as the new CEO of Swiggy Instamart,” said Sriharsha Majety, Swiggy Group CEO. “With Swiggy Instamart, we have a unique opportunity to redefine the way consumers shop in India, and I am excited about the prospects that lie ahead with Amitesh at the helm.”
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Amitesh Jha said, “I firmly believe that the consumer internet industry in India is on the verge of transformative disruption. I am confident that Swiggy, with its innovation DNA, strong customer focus, and brand trust, will lead the way in redefining customer behaviour and setting new industry standards. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this path breaking journey and be part of such a storied organisation.”
Amitesh Jha's background includes a degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. During his time at Flipkart, he was instrumental in making ecommerce mainstream in India, particularly through his work in electronics and supply chain management.
Founded in 2014, Swiggy is India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, serving millions of consumers monthly. Its mission is to elevate the quality of life for urban consumers by providing unparalleled convenience. Swiggy's footprint in food delivery spans nearly 2 lakh restaurants across 600+ cities. Swiggy Instamart, its quick commerce platform, operates in over 35 cities, delivering groceries and other essentials across 20+ categories within 10 minutes. Swiggy's commitment to innovation has led to the integration of services like Swiggy Dineout and Swiggy Genie into its multi-service app. Through Swiggy One, India's only membership program offering benefits across food, quick commerce, dining out, and pick-up and drop services, Swiggy continues to set new standards in consumer convenience.
