Swiggy Appoints Amitesh Jha as CEO of Swiggy Instamart

Swiggy, India's premier on-demand convenience platform, has announced the appointment of Amitesh Jha as Chief Executive Officer of its expanding quick commerce division, Swiggy Instamart, effective 4 September. Amitesh Jha, an e-commerce veteran with over 20 years of experience, will take over the role from Phani Kishan, who will transition to a broader organisational role overseeing Swiggy’s Central Growth unit. Phani Kishan will continue to work closely with and report 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.”

Prior to joining Swiggy Instamart, Amitesh Jha was a key figure at Flipkart, where he played a pivotal role in popularising e-commerce in India. Joining Flipkart during its early ventures into electronics, Jha was instrumental in driving growth and implementing industry-first practices. He also led Flipkart’s supply chain operations, scaling the company’s logistics and contributing to its overall success. Most recently, Jha spearheaded Flipkart’s growth business, focusing on sustaining long-term expansion. Jha is a Chemical Engineering graduate from IIT Delhi and holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.

Jha’s appointment marks a significant step in Swiggy Instamart’s journey, as the company continues to expand its presence and redefine the quick commerce landscape in India.