Bigbasket Promotes Seshu Kumar Tirumala to COO

Seshu Kumar Tirumala has been with the company since 2014

by e4m Staff
Published: Jun 8, 2026 11:06 AM | 1 min read

Bigbasket Promotes Seshu Kumar Tirumala to COO

Bigbasket has appointed Seshu Kumar Tirumala as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.
Tirumala has been with Bigbasket since 2014, previously serving as National Head of Buying & Merchandising and Chief Buying and Merchandising Officer.
Founder and CEO Hari Menon highlighted Tirumala's significant contributions to the company's growth, particularly in private label and farmer sourcing.
In his new role, Tirumala aims to enhance operational systems and improve the customer experience as Bigbasket expands its quick commerce business.

Bigbasket has promoted Seshu Kumar Tirumala to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

In his new role, Seshu will oversee operations and further strengthen the company’s quick commerce business vertical.

He has been associated with the company since 2014. Tirumala initially joined as National Head – Buying & Merchandising and was subsequently elevated to Chief Buying and Merchandising Officer.

Hari Menon, Founder & CEO, bigbasket, said, “Seshu has played an important role in building many of the capabilities that have shaped bigbasket's growth over the years, from our private label business to our farmer sourcing network. His deep understanding of the business and strong track record of execution make him well suited for this role. We are pleased to see him take on this expanded responsibility."

Seshu Kumar Tirumala, Chief Operating Officer, bigbasket, said, “Having spent more than a decade helping shape bigbasket's sourcing and merchandising capabilities, I am excited to take on this broader role. My focus will be on strengthening the systems that power our farm-to-customer journey, enhancing execution across our operations, and ensuring we continue to deliver a seamless and dependable experience for our customers as the business grows.”

For more updates, be socially connected with us on
Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube & Google News

Follow our WhatsApp channel

Published On: Jun 8, 2026 11:06 AM

Tags E4m Bigbasket leadership change Seshu Kumar Tirumala Bigbasket Bigbasket COO appointment Bigbasket operations management Hari Menon Bigbasket Bigbasket quick commerce strategy Bigbasket sourcing and merchandising Seshu Kumar Tirumala leadership role Bigbasket executive promotion Bigbasket farm to customer journey Bigbasket news

Akhil Juluru elevated to Director – Business at Swiggy

Madhurima Kumar Appointed Director of Strategy at Myntra

Uttam Kumar Appointed Chief Product Officer at Metro Brands

Ashwin Chand Takes on Director of Business Role at Swiggy

Umesh Bopche, CEO of Experience Commerce at Cheil SWA Group exits

Shekhar Swarup appointed Chief Executive Officer at Globus Spirits

Kanishka Garbyal Joins Polycab India as Digital Marketing Head

ZEE5 elevates Apoorva Mehandiratta to Vice President – Marketing

Asian Paints Limited names Sudhir Sitapati Independent Director for a five-year tenure