Foodtech giant Swiggy adds two senior leaders to its leadership team

Bengaluru-based foodtech giant Swiggy has announced the addition of two senior leaders as part of its efforts to bolster operations and execution across its core verticals: food delivery and quick commerce.

This move comes as the company prepares for its initial public offering (IPO), with shares expected to be listed on November 13.

The newly appointed leaders are expected to play key roles in optimizing Swiggy’s operational capabilities and supporting its growth strategy.

Shalabh Shrivastava to oversee driver operations

Shalabh Shrivastava joins Swiggy as the Senior Vice President of Driver Org, bringing with him 25 years of extensive experience in e-commerce, retail, technology, consulting, and investment banking.

Prior to this, Shrivastava held the position of Vice President at Flipkart, where he was instrumental in scaling first- and last-mile operations, streamlining supply chains, and enhancing customer experience frameworks.

His prior leadership roles at Reliance Retail, ICICI Bank, Ernst & Young, and Infosys highlight his diverse industry expertise. At Swiggy, Shrivastava will focus on refining the product and operations framework for the delivery fleet to ensure efficiency and reliability.

Hari Kumar G to lead Swiggy Instamart

Swiggy has also appointed Hari Kumar G as Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer for Swiggy Instamart.

With over a decade of experience in driving business growth across various sectors, Kumar previously held significant roles at Flipkart, where he managed major categories such as electronics, appliances, and groceries.

At Swiggy, his main focus will be on accelerating customer-centric growth and solidifying Instamart’s standing in the competitive quick commerce market.

Strengthening leadership amid expansion

These appointments are in line with Swiggy’s strategic focus on scaling its operations and enhancing service delivery.

Girish Menon, Chief Human Resources Officer at Swiggy, stated, "As Swiggy accelerates its innovation and expands into new categories and services, strengthening our leadership team is critical to driving the next phase of our growth.

"Hari and Shalabh bring deep expertise in scaling businesses and optimizing operations across dynamic, fast-paced industries. Their leadership will be pivotal as we continue to deliver unparalleled convenience to consumers."

This leadership boost follows the recent hiring wave within Swiggy Instamart, including the appointment of Amitesh Jha as Chief Executive Officer and Sairam Krishnamurthy as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer earlier this year.