Amit Nanda appointed CEO of bigbasket

bigbasket, a Tata Enterprise, has appointed Amit Nanda as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He joins bigbasket from Amazon India, where he served as Director, Selling Partner Services.

Amit brings over two decades of leadership experience across e-commerce, consumer goods and consumer banking. He has a strong track record of building customer-centric businesses at scale.

Over his 11-year tenure at Amazon, Amit held several leadership roles spanning marketplace, product, technology, and private brands. He has previously held leadership positions at Hindustan Unilever and Citibank.

Amit Nanda said: “I am incredibly excited to join bigbasket and build upon the phenomenal trust it has established with millions of consumers across India. Combining bigbasket’s customer-first values with the trusted legacy of the Tata Group creates a strong foundation for the future. I have deep admiration for the organization Hari and the team have built - particularly its powerhouse private labels. I look forward to partnering closely with Hari and the entire leadership team to drive our shared vision and capture the massive growth opportunities before us.”

bigbasket co-founder Hari Menon has stepped down from his role as CEO.

Hari Menon, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, bigbasket, added, “Having built bigbasket from its inception to its current position as one of India's most trusted consumer platforms, I am delighted to welcome Amit as CEO. His deep understanding of consumers, strong track record of building and scaling businesses, and extensive experience across e-commerce and consumer sectors make him uniquely positioned to lead bigbasket for its journey ahead.

As Amit steps into this role, I look forward to being closely involved with him and the leadership team as a mentor and member of the Board. I remain deeply committed to bigbasket's long-term success and am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for the business."

Sajith Sivanandan, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Digital and Chairman of bigbasket said, “I am pleased to welcome Amit to bigbasket and the Tata Digital Group. His experience in leading large-scale businesses and driving product and technology strategy across critical marketplace capabilities combined with his deep understanding of digital commerce and consumer behaviour, makes him an excellent choice to lead bigbasket.

bigbasket plays a critical role in Tata Digital's consumer ecosystem, and I look forward to working closely with Amit as the company continues to strengthen its position, expand its reach, and accelerate its ambitions. Hari and Vipul will continue to mentor the leadership and remain on the Board.”