Zomato food delivery CEO steps down, Deepinder Goyal takes over operations

In a major development from the food tech space, Zomato’s Food Delivery CEO Rakesh Ranjan has stepped down from his role. Taking charge of the key business vertical now is none other than Deepinder Goyal, the company’s founder and Group CEO. This move consolidates control of Zomato’s tech and operational arms under one leader and marks the second high-profile exit in recent months from the food delivery vertical—following the departure of Rinshul Chandra, the COO of food delivery.

While Zomato has not issued a formal reason for Ranjan’s exit, sources suggest the move is part of a larger business simplification and structural realignment strategy. Ranjan had been instrumental in steering Zomato’s core delivery business and had overseen several key initiatives during his tenure.

Goyal takes the helm across all verticals

With this development, Deepinder Goyal will now directly oversee Zomato’s three major verticals:

• Food Delivery
• Blinkit (quick commerce/grocery delivery)
• Hyperpure (B2B restaurant supply chain)

He will also continue to lead the company’s “going-out” division, which includes restaurant bookings and live events. This transition signals a significant operational shift, as Zomato moves to a centralized CEO model rather than appointing separate leaders for each vertical.

The ‘One Zomato’ Strategy

According to Goyal, this restructuring is part of a broader vision to build a more unified and agile company. “We’re moving towards a ‘One Zomato’ approach—where technology, operations, and personalized customer experiences come together seamlessly,” he said.

This new model is expected to:

• Enhance focus and agility by placing decision-making directly in the hands of the founder
• Speed up execution as fewer layers of management translate to quicker responses
• Reassure investors with the founder’s increased visibility and commitment to long-term goals

What’s Next?

Zomato is currently in an aggressive growth phase, with Blinkit and Hyperpure gaining momentum. The company is now aiming to become more customer-centric, tech-driven, and operationally lean under Goyal’s direct leadership.

While the leadership shift raises questions about succession planning and executive stability, it also reflects a strategic bet on founder-led execution. The coming months will reveal whether the ‘One Zomato’ philosophy can deliver on its promise of streamlined operations and stronger market positioning.

For now, all eyes are on Deepinder Goyal as he takes on the dual challenge of scaling Zomato’s vision and restoring confidence across stakeholders.