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Swiggy co-founder Rahul Jaimini moves to Pesto Tech
NEW DELHI: Swiggy co-founder and CTO Rahul Jaimini has decided to give up an active role in the food-ordering-and delivering-platform to pursue another entrepreneurial venture, the company said in a statement. He will move on during the month, after serving the position for six years.
Jaimini will be taking up the position of co-founder at Pesto Tech, a career accelerator start-up whilst continuing to remain a shareholder and board member at Swiggy.
The company also shared that the functions currently led by Jaimini, including platform engineering, analytics, IT and labs, will be handed over to the head of engineering and data science Dale Vaz.
Swiggy co-founder and CEO Sriharsha Majety said, "Technology was crucial to what we set out to build when we started Swiggy. Nandan (Reddy) and I could not have asked for a better partner to handle this aspect of the company."
Jaimini added, “Working with technology that has large scale impact is what excites me, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to do just this at Swiggy and grow tremendously over the years.”
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
