Swiggy Instamart's Naming of Ex-HUL Executive Sairam Krishnamurthy As COO Resurfaces From August 2024

Resurfacing a August 2024 move, Swiggy Instamart had appointed former Hindustan Unilever executive Sairam Krishnamurthy as Chief Operating Officer, bolstering leadership at its quick commerce arm as competition in the space intensifies.

— Filed Sun, 19 Jul, 2026, 09:46 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Swiggy Instamart appointed former Hindustan Unilever executive Sairam Krishnamurthy as its Chief Operating Officer, strengthening leadership at the quick commerce arm.

Why this matters

The COO hire adds to leadership shifts at Swiggy Instamart, alongside the departure of architect Karthik Gurumurthy, who has since raised $3 Mn led by Matrix Partners India for a new venture.

Leadership signals holding steady with 777 signals over the last 90 days.