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Swiggy promotes Akhil Juluru to director – business
Former Airtel and ZS executive steps up after four years across planning and business leadership roles
BENGALURU: Food delivery platform Swiggy has elevated Akhil Juluru to the role of director – business within its food marketplace division, marking another leadership milestone in his four-year journey with the company.
Juluru announced the promotion on LinkedIn, describing it as a “new chapter” in his career. He thanked several leaders and colleagues for their support, including Sidharth Bhakoo, Vinit Kumar, Adwaith A and Shivam Krishna, crediting them for helping shape his professional journey.
“A leader is only as good as their team, and I lucked out with the best,” Juluru wrote, acknowledging team members who contributed to his growth within the organisation.
The promotion comes after a steady rise through Swiggy’s ranks. Juluru most recently served as general manager – business from April 2024 to March 2026. Prior to that, he was senior manager – business planning, where he worked on strategic initiatives and business planning functions for nearly two years.
His association with the Bengaluru-headquartered company began in June 2022, shortly after a brief stint at Supr Daily as senior manager – category.
Before joining the consumer internet sector, Juluru spent over a year at Airtel, where he worked as programme manager for partner stores and was part of the telecom operator’s Young Leaders Programme. Earlier in his career, he also completed a sales and marketing internship with GE Healthcare’s Commercial Leadership Programme.
An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, where he earned an MBA in operations management and supervision, Juluru holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
His elevation comes at a time when Swiggy continues to strengthen its leadership bench across business functions as competition intensifies in India’s food delivery and quick commerce sectors. With experience spanning business planning, category management and strategic initiatives, Juluru is expected to play a larger role in driving growth within Swiggy’s core food marketplace business.
