Instamart Appoints Ex-OYO Executive Gautam Swaroop as Chief Business Officer

Instamart has appointed Gautam Swaroop as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO), reinforcing its leadership team as the Swiggy-owned quick commerce platform accelerates growth in India’s highly competitive instant delivery market.

In his new role, Swaroop will oversee Instamart’s commercial operations, leading customer growth, category management, brand partnerships, and business expansion. His appointment comes at a crucial time as the platform broadens its product assortment and competes more aggressively with rivals in the rapidly evolving quick commerce space.

Swaroop joins Instamart with more than two decades of experience spanning consulting, pharmaceuticals, and technology. Most recently, he served as CEO of OYO’s International Business, where he led operations across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, China, and Latin America, successfully steering the international business to profitability.

Earlier in his career, he spent nearly a decade at McKinsey & Company, advising clients on strategy and operational transformation. He later joined Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, where he played a key role in expanding the company’s emerging markets business from approximately US$37 million to US$190 million in revenue.

His appointment is part of a broader leadership strengthening at Instamart following recent executive changes within the organization. The company has also inducted senior leaders across advertising monetisation and category management as it prepares for its next phase of expansion.

With India’s quick commerce market witnessing intense competition from players such as Blinkit, Zepto, Flipkart Minutes, and Amazon, experienced business leadership has become increasingly critical. Swaroop’s expertise in scaling businesses, driving commercial growth, and building strategic partnerships is expected to help Instamart deepen customer engagement, strengthen brand relationships, and accelerate sustainable growth in the years ahead.