India, August 29, 2024 – Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, today announced the
appointment of Amitesh Jha as the Chief Executive Officer of its rapidly expanding quick commerce
business, Swiggy Instamart, effective September 4. Amitesh, a seasoned e-commerce expert, brings
over two decades of experience in leading categories, operations, strategy, and product development
for some of India’s top companies. Swiggy’s co-founder and current CEO of Swiggy Instamart, Phani
Kishan, will assume a broader organization-wide role overseeing Swiggy’s Central Growth unit, and
working closely with and reporting to Swiggy Group CEO Sriharsha Majety.
“I am delighted to welcome Amitesh Jha as the new CEO of Swiggy Instamart. Amitesh joins us from
Flipkart, where he has built an impressive track record over the past 14 years. His extensive experience
includes leading core categories such as smartphones, general merchandise, fashion, and large
appliances, as well as managing their logistics arm”, said Swiggy Group CEO, Sriharsha Majety. “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,” he added.
Speaking about his new role, Amitesh Jha, CEO of Swiggy Instamart 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 pathbreaking journey and be part of such a storied organization.”
Before joining Swiggy Instamart, Amitesh Jha was with Flipkart, where he was instrumental in making
Flipkart and e-commerce mainstream in India. Amitesh Jha joined the company during its early foray
into electronics and played a key role in driving its significant growth in this category with industry-first
practices that set new standards. Later, as the head of Flipkart’s supply chain, he brought in scale and
growth, contributing heavily to the company’s success. Most recently, he led Flipkart’s growth business,
focusing on sustaining long-term growth. He is a Chemical Engineering graduate from IIT Delhi and holds
an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
