Bigbasket has appointed Amit Nanda as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a leadership transition as the Tata-backed quick commerce platform prepares for its next phase of growth.
Nanda joins bigbasket from Amazon India, where he served as Director, Selling Partner Services, overseeing one of the company's largest businesses and leading India's third-party marketplace ecosystem.
He brings more than two decades of experience across e-commerce, consumer goods and consumer banking. During his 11-year stint at Amazon, Nanda held several leadership roles spanning marketplace, product, technology and private brands. He also played a key role in building and scaling Amazon India's owned brands portfolio across categories.
Prior to Amazon, Nanda held leadership positions at Hindustan Unilever and Citibank, building expertise across consumer business, brand-building and digital commerce.
As CEO, he will lead bigbasket's next phase of growth, with a focus on strengthening its position in quick commerce, driving innovation across its businesses and enhancing value and convenience for consumers.
Commenting on his appointment, 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.”
Welcoming Nanda, Hari Menon, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, bigbasket, said, “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.”
Menon added, “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.”
He added, “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.”
