Zomato’s co-founder and Chief People Officer, Akriti Chopra, has resigned after 13 years at the food delivery giant. The company announced her departure in a stock exchange filing on September 27, 2024, with the resignation taking effect immediately. Chopra’s exit email, addressed to CEO Deepinder Goyal, reflected her gratitude for her long tenure, saying, “It’s been an incredibly enriching journey over the past 13 years. Thank you for everything. I’m always a call away.”
Chopra, who is married to Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa, played a pivotal role in shaping Zomato’s human resources and culture. Her resignation follows a series of leadership exits, including CTO Gunjan Patidar and co-founder Mohit Gupta. Over the past two years, five co-founders have left the company, intensifying the leadership transitions within the firm. Despite these challenges, Zomato is working to stabilize its leadership by rehiring key employees to support its ongoing business evolution.
Chopra’s departure underscores the ongoing changes in Zomato’s executive team as the company continues to adapt to the evolving business environment.
Key Highlights:
- Akriti Chopra, Zomato co-founder and Chief People Officer, has resigned after 13 years, effective immediately.
- Chopra’s exit follows multiple high-profile leadership departures, including five co-founders over the last two years.
- Despite leadership churn, Zomato has been bringing back key personnel to address the challenges in its growth strategy.