India: Swiggy Instamart in India has appointed Sairam Krishnamurthy as the new Senior VP & COO to supervise operational units like dark stores, infrastructure, city growth.
“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. We welcome him to the team and look forward to his contributions in taking Swiggy Instamart to the next level of growth,” said Girish Menon, CHRO at Swiggy.
Speaking about his new role, Sairam Krishnamurthy, COO, of Swiggy Instamart said, “In just four years, Swiggy Instamart has become an integral part of consumers’ lives. I am thrilled to join Team Swiggy in a business that I believe represents the future of grocery retail. As an ardent consumer turned operator, I am energized by the opportunity to drive profitable growth for Swiggy Instamart. I look forward to collaborating with the team to unlock the immense potential of the business and lead it into the next phase of growth.”
With over 18 years of experience, Sairam Krishnamurthy held leadership roles in FMCG, consumer tech, and retail. At More Retail, he was the COO of the supermarket business and earlier served as the Chief Merchandising Officer. His career also includes roles at Ola Mobility and a 14-year stint at Hindustan Unilever Limited. Sairam is an engineer from BITS Pilani and an alumnus of IIM Bangalore.
Following recent senior hires, Sairam now joins Swiggy Instamart alongside other key leaders such as Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala, Aakash Bhotika, Mayank Rajvaidya, and Manu Sasidharan, who have all strengthened the platform’s leadership team.
