Swiggy India has announced the appointment of Amitesh Jha as the chief executive officer for Swiggy Instamart, effective 4 September 2024. 

Jha moves from Flipkart, where he was senior vice president - category and marketplace. 

Swiggy’s co-founder and current CEO, Swiggy Instamart, Phani Kishan, will assume a broader organisation-wide role overseeing Swiggy’s central growth unit, and will report to Swiggy Group's CEO, Sriharsha Majety.

Majety said, “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. 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."

Jha added, “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.”

In a career spanning over 22 years he has also worked with RSG Media and CareerNet Consulting, among others.