Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua Steps Down As Swiggy Independent Director Post Ecom Acquisition

Sahil Barua, Delhivery’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has stepped down from his role as an Independent Director on the Board of Swiggy Limited. This move comes shortly after Delhivery approved the Rs 1,407 crore acquisition of Ecom Express Ltd. Barua cited increased professional commitments at Delhivery as the reason for his resignation.

He joined Swiggy’s Board in February 2023, ahead of the company’s preparations for a potential public listing. Barua was among the first Independent Directors to join, alongside TAFE Chairperson Mallika Srinivasan and chartered accountant Shailesh Haribhakti. Before starting Delhivery, he worked as a consultant at Bain & Company India Private Limited. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.