Mumbai: co-founder Gaurav GuptaA key figure in the race for the food delivery company’s historic initial public offering (IPO) has resigned.

Gupta was the head of supply at the foodtech startup. in two months
since listingby zomato
Shut Down Your Grocery Delivery Pilot and its nutrition business, as well
many international subsidiaries.

CEO Deepinder Goyal confirmed his cofounder’s exit on microblogging platform Twitter. “Thank you Gaurav Gupta – the last six years have been amazing and we have come a long way. Our journey is still ahead, and I am grateful that we have a great team and leadership to take us forward,” wrote Goyal.

https://twitter.com/deepigoyal/status/1437680821167607810

Gupta shared the news of his resignation in an email with employees on Tuesday.
Posted by Zomato in a blog post.

Gupta wrote, “I am taking a new turn in my life and will start a new chapter in this defining chapter of my life – Zomato taking a lot from the last six years.” “Now we have a great team to take Zomato. Go ahead and it is time for me to take an alternate path in my journey. I am very emotional as I write this and I don’t think any words can do justice to me. That’s how I feel right now.”

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In response, Goyal wrote, ‘I am thankful that you are at a stage where we have a great team and leadership to take us forward. Thank you for being a better friend to me than anyone else ever. I still can’t imagine everyday life in Zomato without you. You will be sorely missed. Best wishes!”

https://twitter.com/deepigoyal/status/1437680823256375299

According to sources, today is Gupta’s last day in Zomato. Now he is expected to plan his next professional endeavor, which could be his own venture, and spend time with his family.

Gupta, who joined Zomato in 2015 as business head for table reservations, was promoted to cofounder in 2019 to focus on launching the company’s nutrition business. That vertical was officially closed last week. He donned various hats to the company during his six-year tenure, serving as chief operating officer for nearly three of them. He was also part of the team that launched Zomato Pro and looked at ways to improve the merchant experience on the platform.

“I couldn’t have asked for more – I am so grateful for all my experiences and thank everyone around me that helped me become a better person,” Gupta wrote in the email. You’re able to stay away from everyone and you’ll see me around and in action every once in a while. ”

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