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Zomato South cluster CEO Raj Karan Marhas to exit after 7.5-year stint
Senior executive steps away after scaling cities, markets and P&L roles across India
MUMBAI: Zomato senior executive Raj Karan Marhas is set to move on after a 7.5-year stint with the food delivery platform, marking the end of a long leadership journey spanning multiple regions and business roles.
Marhas, who most recently served as cluster CEO – South, announced his departure following a career that saw him lead operations across Pune, Nagpur, Goa, East India and Bengaluru. His roles included city leadership, zonal management and cluster-level P&L responsibility, with a focus on scaling markets and improving operational performance.
In a personal note reflecting on his tenure, he said, “7.5 years at Zomato, and it’s time to move on. From Pune to Nagpur, Goa, East India and Bangalore, across city launches, market turnarounds and owning P&L, EBITDA and NOV. A lot broke. A lot got fixed. Most days were about figuring things out in real time.”
He added that the journey had been transformative both professionally and personally, highlighting the importance of teams and leadership support throughout his tenure.
Before joining Zomato, Marhas worked with Naukri.com in corporate and sales roles, where he handled enterprise clients, recruitment solutions and business development strategies. His early career also included a marketing internship with Amul under GCMMF, focusing on retail expansion and product promotions.
Academically, he holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Kirloskar Institute of Management and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calcutta.
During his time at Zomato, Marhas progressed through several leadership positions, including City CEO for Goa, zonal manager for Pune division, cluster CEO for East India, and finally Cluster CEO for the South region, reflecting a steady rise through the company’s operational hierarchy.
His exit comes at a time when the food delivery sector continues to evolve rapidly, with companies focusing on efficiency, profitability and regional expansion.
As he steps away from Zomato, Marhas leaves behind a career marked by rapid scaling, market turnarounds and hands-on operational leadership across some of India’s most competitive urban markets.
