Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua Resigns as Swiggy Independent Director Amid Increased Commitments
Sahil Barua steps down from Swiggy’s board citing time constraints due to growing responsibilities at logistics giant Delhivery
Sahil Barua, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Delhivery, has officially stepped down as an independent director from the board of food delivery platform Swiggy, citing increased professional responsibilities. The announcement was made through an exchange filing by Swiggy, stating that Barua’s resignation will be effective from April 11, after the close of business hours.
Barua, who has been leading Delhivery—India’s largest fully-integrated logistics provider—shared that his growing commitments at Delhivery have limited his ability to devote adequate time to his responsibilities at Swiggy.
Increased Leadership Responsibilities at Delhivery
In his resignation letter addressed to Swiggy’s board, Barua said,
“Due to my increased professional commitments in my role as the Chief Executive Officer of Delhivery Limited, I find myself unable to dedicate the necessary time and attention required to fulfill my responsibilities as an independent director on your board.”
He further added that stepping down would be in the best interest of the company, allowing a new director with the time and focus necessary to contribute effectively to Swiggy’s strategic direction.
Barua’s departure comes at a time when both Swiggy and Delhivery are navigating highly dynamic business environments. While Swiggy is reportedly preparing for a public listing, Delhivery is expanding its presence in e-commerce logistics, supply chain solutions, and express parcel delivery services across India.
Swiggy’s Strategic Board Transitions
Swiggy, a major player in India’s online food delivery and quick commerce space, has been undergoing strategic shifts in anticipation of its upcoming IPO. As the company aligns its leadership and governance structure for future growth, Barua’s exit may pave the way for a new appointment to the board, potentially one with deeper expertise in scaling consumer-tech or managing IPO-bound companies.
Industry experts suggest that Swiggy may now look to onboard a new independent director with experience in public market governance, consumer behavior analytics, or last-mile delivery innovation—areas crucial for the company’s next phase of growth.
A Respected Industry Leader
Sahil Barua is widely regarded as one of India’s most influential startup leaders. Under his leadership, Delhivery has become a logistics powerhouse, serving over 18,000 pin codes and enabling seamless shipping for large enterprises and small businesses alike. Delhivery’s strong tech-driven infrastructure and extensive last-mile network have made it a key player in the Indian logistics ecosystem.
Though Barua’s stint on Swiggy’s board was short, his industry insight and operational experience added significant value during a critical phase of Swiggy’s evolution.
Conclusion
As Sahil Barua exits Swiggy’s board to focus on his expanding role at Delhivery, both companies continue to play pivotal roles in India’s rapidly growing digital economy. While Swiggy gears up for its IPO, Delhivery remains focused on transforming India’s supply chain ecosystem. Barua’s decision underscores the increasing demands on startup founders as they scale operations in an intensely competitive environment.
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