Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, November 2025 — Zepto has announced the elevation of Komal Kumar Gautam to the position of Senior Director – Category Management, marking a significant milestone in his career. In his new role, Komal will continue to drive category strategy, operational excellence, and business growth within Zepto’s rapidly expanding quick commerce ecosystem. His elevation highlights the company’s confidence in his ability to lead large-scale initiatives and build agile, data-driven teams that enhance customer experience and profitability.
With a career spanning multiple industries—including retail, FMCG, and supply chain—Komal brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and on-ground operational expertise. At Zepto, he has already made a remarkable impact as Director – Category Management, where he contributed to scaling the business through innovative category expansion, process optimization, and vendor partnerships that strengthened Zepto’s leadership in the ultra-fast delivery space.
Prior to joining Zepto, Komal worked with Ninjacart in the CEO’s Office, where he focused on corporate strategy, operational transformation, and business execution. His contributions were instrumental in improving supply chain efficiency and expanding the company’s reach across India.
Earlier, Komal gained extensive experience at Asian Paints, serving as Area Manager, Central Distribution Manager, and Management Trainee, where he developed expertise in logistics, sales management, and operations. He also worked at Flyrobe as Head of Customer Experience and Operations Manager, where he managed process optimization and customer engagement strategies in the fashion rental segment. His early career included a KITES Internship at ITC Limited, where he focused on channel strategy and distribution enhancement.
An alumnus of both the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (MBA) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science), Komal combines strong analytical rigor with a passion for business innovation. His elevation to Senior Director underscores Zepto’s focus on fostering homegrown leadership as it scales new heights in India’s quick commerce revolution.
About Zepto
Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is redefining rapid commerce in India by delivering everything from groceries to electronics, beauty essentials, and household products — all within 10 minutes. Powered by cutting-edge technology and strategically optimized delivery hubs, Zepto serves over 50 cities with a catalog of more than 45,000 products.
The company’s latest offering, Zepto Café, brings fresh, ready-to-eat options to customers, extending Zepto’s commitment to convenience and quality. With its mission to make every second count, Zepto continues to revolutionize urban commerce by combining speed, reliability, and innovation.
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