Swiggy Instamart names ex-HUL executive Sairam Krishnamurthy as COO

Swiggy's quick commerce arm has appointed former Hindustan Unilever executive Sairam Krishnamurthy as Chief Operating Officer, bringing FMCG operations expertise to its grocery delivery business as competition in the space intensifies.

— Filed Sun, 19 Jul, 2026, 22:02 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Swiggy Instamart, Swiggy's quick commerce arm, has appointed former Hindustan Unilever executive Sairam Krishnamurthy as Chief Operating Officer, bringing consumer goods operations expertise to its grocery delivery business.

Why this matters

Adds FMCG operations leadership as Swiggy Instamart faces rising quick commerce competition. Follows churn in its leadership ranks, including architect Karthik Gurumurthy raising $3 Mn for a new venture.

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