Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced strategic additions to its leadership team. These appointments show Swiggy’s commitment to enhancing convenience and efficiency in on-demand services, particularly through its quick commerce platform, Swiggy Instamart.
Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala: Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Product, Instamart
Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, joins the company from Reliance Retail. At Reliance, he served as the Chief Product Officer for JioMart, overseeing critical functions such as Product, Program, Design, Analytics, and Marketplace trust.
His impressive career spans companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Reliance, providing him with extensive expertise in scaling product portfolios and leading high-performance teams. Himavant’s appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to refining its product strategy and elevating customer experience.
Mayank Rajvaidya: Vice President (VP) of Fruits & Vegetables, Swiggy Instamart
Mayank Rajvaidya brings nearly two decades of experience in category management and operations to the on-demand convenience platform.
Previously, he led Amazon’s Consumables Private Brands in India, playing a pivotal role in launching and expanding Amazon Pantry across 300 cities.
Manu Sasidharan: Associate Vice President (AVP) of the FMCG Category, Swiggy Instamart
With over 12 years of experience primarily in the e-commerce sector, Manu Sasidharan joins Swiggy Instamart.
His previous roles at Flipkart and Cleartrip involved business development, setting up new ventures, PnL management, and customer demand optimization.
Kumar Rahul: Associate Vice President (AVP) of Business Development, Lynk by Swiggy
Kumar Rahul, with more than 14 years of experience in digital transformation, marketing, and e-commerce, has joined Lynk. His background includes working with notable companies such as Google, Disney+Hotstar, and Flipkart.
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Girish Menon, Head of HR at Swiggy stated, “Businesses across Swiggy are growing positively, continually adding new categories and use cases for our consumers. We are thrilled to welcome leaders like Himavant, Mayank, and Manu, whose experience in scaling and managing large organizations will be invaluable as we enter the next growth phase.”
About the Company:
Founded in 2014, Swiggy aims to elevate the quality of life for urban consumers by offering unparalleled convenience. Swiggy Food collaborates with nearly 2 lakh restaurants across 600+ cities, dominating the food delivery space. Instamart, operating in 25+ cities, delivers groceries and other essentials across 20+ categories in just 10 minutes.
The company continually innovates, integrating services like Dineout and Genie into its multi-service app. Swiggy One, the country’s only membership program, provides benefits across food, quick commerce, dining out, and pick-up and drop services.
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