Zepto Names Rachit Ranjan as Chief Public Policy Officer

Zepto, the fast-growing quick commerce platform, has appointed Rachit Ranjan as its Chief Public Policy Officer. This newly established role comes as the company looks to expand its presence across India and navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

With over 15 years of experience in public policy, Ranjan brings a wealth of expertise from his leadership positions at major companies, including Dream11, WhatsApp, JUUL Labs, and Uber. At Uber, he served as Head of Policy for North India and Federal Affairs, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company's regulatory strategy and managing stakeholder relations.

"We're thrilled to welcome Rachit to Zepto," said Aadit Palicha, Co-founder and CEO of Zepto. "As we scale rapidly across India, having a sharp, mission-driven leader in public policy is more important than ever. Rachit brings a deep understanding of the policy landscape and a proven ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders—qualities that are crucial to navigating a fast-evolving regulatory environment and building long-term value."

Zepto, known for delivering over 25,000 products within 10 minutes via its network of dark stores, has experienced rapid growth. The company, which has secured USD 1.85 billion in funding, including a USD 340 million round in August 2024, recently completed a reverse merger, shifting its headquarters from Singapore to India in preparation for a potential IPO.

On his appointment, Ranjan said, "Zepto's incredible growth story has captured the imagination of the entire country. I'm thrilled to join Zepto at such a transformative time. I look forward to working with the amazing team to deliver innovation that is responsible and aligned with the broader vision of inclusive growth."

Ranjan’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Zepto as it continues to scale its operations and cement its place in India’s competitive quick-commerce market.