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Blinkit Welcomes Vipin Kapooria as New CFO
In a noteworthy update, Blinkit, the swift commerce platform under Zomato’s umbrella, has announced the appointment of Vipin Kapooria as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This marks a pivotal moment for the company, as it is the first time in over two years that this crucial position has been filled with a permanent executive.
Kapooria’s professional Journey and Skills
Before joining Blinkit, Kapooria served as Vice President and Head of Business Finance at Flipkart for more than four years. His professional background highlights his vast expertise in managing business finance across diverse sectors including mobile devices, electronics, and large home appliances at the well-known Walmart-owned retail giant.
This progress was initially reported by Moneycontrol. The startup SuperB has reached out to zomato for further insights regarding this leadership change.
Recent Changes in Leadership
Kapooria’s appointment comes on the heels of Hemal Jain’s resignation from overseeing financial operations for both Zomato and Blinkit. Additionally, Amit Sachdeva stepped down from his role as CFO of Blinkit in August 2022 before taking on a similar position at IGT Solutions earlier this year. Recently, Sachdeva transitioned again to become CFO at PhysicsWallah, an emerging edtech unicorn.
This shift in leadership underscores another significant departure from Flipkart; five executives have recently joined competing firms. Among these transitions is Swiggy’s hiring of four former leaders from Flipkart: Kanika Tiwari, Hari Kumar G (now Chief Business Officer at Instamart), Shalabh Shrivastava (Senior Vice President of Driver Institution), and Amitesh Jha (CEO of Instamart).
The Evolving Competitive Landscape
Similar to Blinkit and Instamart, Flipkart is making strides within the fast commerce arena through its service called Minutes.Currently available in select regions within bengaluru, Gurugram, and Mumbai, this initiative exemplifies the growing rivalry among major players vying for dominance in the fast delivery sector.