Swiggy has recently added three independent directors to its board of directors. The new directors are Mallika Srinivasan, Shailesh Haribhakti, and Sahil Barua. They bring expertise from various industries, including agriculture, finance, and e-commerce.
Swiggy, a well-known food delivery platform, has made a significant move by appointing three independent directors to its board. This marks the first time that Swiggy has added independent directors to its board. The newly appointed independent directors are Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of TAFE; Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman of Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates; and Sahil Barua, Managing Director and CEO at Delhivery logistic and supply chain company.
These individuals bring a wealth of experience from various industries, including agriculture, finance, and e-commerce, to the board. They join the current members of the board, which include ASriharsha Majety, the CEO and Co-Founder of the Swiggy food delivery app; Nandan Reddy, Co-Founder of Swiggy; Larry Illg, CEO of Prosus Edtech and Food; Ashutosh Sharma, Head of Investments- India at Prosus Ventures; Sumer Juneja, Managing Partner, India and EMEA at SoftBank Investment Advisors; and Anand Daniel, a Partner at Accel.
The addition of these independent directors to the board of Swiggy is a significant step forward for the company and will bring new perspectives and ideas to the table, further enhancing the company’s growth and success.
ASriharsha Majety, CEO and Co-Founder of Swiggy, expressed his excitement about the appointment of the new independent directors. He stated that the addition of these new perspectives and the strengthening of the company’s governance will bring immense benefits to Swiggy as it moves forward in its mission to provide unparalleled convenience to consumers.
Mallika Srinivasan, one of the newly appointed independent directors, expressed her pleasure at joining the board of directors at Swiggy. She stated that she is happy to be a part of the company as it moves forward in pushing boundaries and redefining newer segments.
Barua is excited to support the management team of Swiggy in their goal of building a top-notch business that caters to the needs of millions of customers.
Swiggy is a platform that connects consumers to a vast network of over 200,000 restaurants in multiple cities. In addition, its quick commerce grocery service, Instamart, is available in more than 25 cities.
