Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has expanded its leadership team to strengthen operations across its food delivery and quick commerce sectors. The new appointments of Shalabh Shrivastava as Senior Vice President of Driver Org and Hari Kumar G as Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer for Swiggy Instamart aim to enhance Swiggy’s operational efficiency and market reach.
Shalabh Shrivastava, with over 25 years in e-commerce, retail, technology, consulting, and investment banking, joins Swiggy after his role as Vice President at Flipkart, where he focused on scaling supply chains and improving customer experience. His experience includes leadership roles at Reliance Retail, ICICI Bank, Ernst & Young, and Infosys. At Swiggy, Shrivastava will focus on optimizing Product and Operations for the company’s delivery fleet.
Hari Kumar G, who brings over a decade of experience in driving growth across various sectors, will lead Swiggy Instamart. His previous roles include leadership at Flipkart, where he managed categories like electronics, appliances, and groceries, as well as positions at Network18, CSC, and Cordys. Kumar's role at Swiggy will emphasize customer-centric growth and category expansion to strengthen Instamart’s competitive position in the quick commerce market.
Girish Menon, Chief Human Resources Officer at Swiggy said, “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.”
These appointments highlight Swiggy’s focus on scaling its operations and enhancing service delivery in both its food delivery and quick commerce divisions, supporting its ongoing growth in India’s retail and on-demand services market.
