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Zepto Elevates Devendra Meel To Chief Business Officer and Appoints Divesh Sawhney As Chief Growth Officer

PRIVATEJul 12, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Growth Officer

Company

Zepto

Divesh Sawhney

Indiainformation technology & services

Description

Zepto has named Devendra Meel as the chief business officer, where he will spearhead category management and foster brand partnerships, ensure optimal assortment, pricing, availability, and growth of all core categories on the platform. Additionally, Divesh Sawhney has been appointed as chief growth officer for the company.

Company Information

Company

Zepto

Location

India

About

The startup, whose name playfully uses a mathematical term to describe the business, offers a 10-minute grocery delivery service. 19-year-old Palicha said these dark stores, which the startup has set up and owns, are designed and optimized for fast deliveries. Nexus and Y Combinator as well as angel investors Lachy Groom, Neeraj Arora, and Manik Gupta participated in the round, which according to two people familiar with the matter, values Zepto between $200 million and $300 million.

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