Sriharsha Majety is the co-founder and CEO of Swiggy, a leading food delivery service in India. An alumnus of BITS Pilani and IIM Calcutta, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the food delivery market in the country, expanding Swiggy's presence to over 25 cities and partnering with more than 20,000 restaurants.
Who is the CEO of Swiggy?
Sriharsha Majety, the CEO of Swiggy, holds a Bachelor's in Engineering from BITS Pilani and a Post-Graduate Diploma from IIM Calcutta. Before co-founding Swiggy, he worked as an Associate at Nomura International in London and later returned to India to launch a startup named Bundl, which aimed to bridge the gap in e-commerce fulfillment.
Under his leadership, Swiggy has expanded its services beyond food delivery, launching Swiggy Genie and Swiggy Instamart during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 31, 2023, Swiggy was valued at $45.76 million by a US fund, and Majety's net worth was estimated at Rs 1400 crore. He has also been featured in the IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich List 2020 and won the Entrepreneur of The Year at the ET Awards in 2019.
Work History
- Co-Founder / CEO at Swiggy (July 2014 - Present)
- Cofounder at Bundl (August 2013 - June 2014)
- Traveller at At Large (August 2012 - February 2013)
- Associate at Nomura International (July 2011 - July 2012)
- Recruitment Coordinator at IIM Calcutta (November 2009 - November 2010)
- Summer Analyst at Nomura International (April 2010 - June 2010)
Education History
Sriharsha Majety has an extensive educational background, beginning with his dual degrees from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics and a Master of Science in Physics, both completed in 2008. Following his time at BITS Pilani, Majety pursued a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Finance from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, graduating in 2011. Additionally, he has cleared Level II of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program through the CFA Institute in 2009.
When did Sriharsha M. join Swiggy?
Sriharsha Majety co-founded Swiggy and has been serving as its CEO since the company's inception in July 2014. As of now, he has been leading Swiggy for over 8 years, during which the company has expanded its presence across India and partnered with numerous restaurants, becoming a prominent player in the food delivery market.