Mumbai: Zepto has announced the appointment of Rachit Ranjan as its Chief Public Policy Officer, effective May 2025. In this strategic role, Rachit will spearhead Zepto’s public policy, regulatory, and government affairs efforts, ensuring the company’s rapid growth is built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and socio-economic value creation.
Welcoming the appointment, Aadit Palicha, Co-founder and CEO of Zepto, stated, “We’re thrilled to welcome Rachit to Zepto. As we scale rapidly across India, having a sharp, mission-driven leader in public policy is more important than ever. Rachit brings a deep understanding of the policy landscape and a proven ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders—qualities that are crucial to navigating a fast-evolving regulatory environment and building long-term value.”
Rachit joins Zepto at a pivotal moment for the quick commerce industry. With more than 15 years of experience across public policy, legal advisory, and regulatory affairs—particularly within the technology sector—he is well-positioned to support Zepto’s mission-driven growth. He is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley – School of Law and the National University of Juridical Sciences, and has previously held senior leadership roles at Dream11, WhatsApp, JUUL Labs, and Uber.
Commenting on his new role, Rachit Ranjan said, “Zepto’s incredible growth story has captured the imagination of the entire country. I’m thrilled to join Zepto at such a transformative time for both the company and the quick commerce space. I look forward to working with the amazing team at Zepto to deliver innovation that is responsible and aligned with the broader vision of inclusive growth. In doing so, I also look forward to working in partnership with the Government and stakeholders to ensure Zepto plays a crucial role in realising India’s techade.”
