Tata Group-Owned Bigbasket Appoints Seshu Kumar Tirumala as Chief Operating Officer

Bigbasket Appoints Seshu Kumar Tirumala as Chief Operating Officer

Tata Group-owned online grocery platform bigbasket has announced the elevation of Seshu Kumar Tirumala to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). This announcement was made on Thursday.

In his new role, Seshu will lead Operations and play a key role in driving execution as bigbasket continues to strengthen its quick commerce business and scale for the future. The company stated that Seshu has been associated with bigbasket since 2014, beginning as National Head – Buying & Merchandising and later rising to Chief Buying and Merchandising Officer.

Seshu's appointment is a testament to his significant contributions to the company's growth over the years. He has played an important role in building many of the capabilities that have shaped bigbasket's growth, including its private label business and farmer sourcing network. His deep understanding of the business and strong track record of execution make him well suited for this role.

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As COO, Seshu's focus will be on strengthening the systems that power the farm-to-customer journey, enhancing execution across operations, and ensuring that the company continues to deliver a seamless and dependable experience for its customers as the business grows.