AKRITI CHOPRA: Zomato Co-Founder and CPO resigns

Sep 29, 2024

Resignation Announcement:

Akriti Chopra, co-founder and Chief People Officer of Zomato, announced her resignation with immediate effect on September 27, 2024

Tenure:

She had a significant 13-year tenure at Zomato, having joined the company in 2011

Roles Held:

She held various key roles, including Senior Manager in Finance and Operations, Chief Financial Officer, and most recently, Chief People Officer

Reason for Resignation:

Chopra resigned to pursue other interests, as stated in her resignation email to CEO Deepinder Goyal

Contributions:

She was instrumental in setting up Zomato’s legal and finance teams and played a pivotal role in the company’s growth

CEO’s Response:

CEO Deepinder Goyal commended her efforts and contributions to the company

Previous Exits:

Her resignation follows the earlier exits of other co-founders, including Gunjan Patidar and Mohit Gupta

Future Plans:

While her immediate plans are not detailed, she expressed gratitude for her journey at Zomato and remains a call away for any support