Instacart, the popular online grocery delivery service, has announced the appointment of Anirban Kundu as its new Chief Technology Officer. Kundu, a former executive at Uber, brings a wealth of experience in technology and engineering to his new role.
Prior to joining Instacart, Kundu served as the VP and Head of Engineering for Uber Delivery, where he led the development of various solutions for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer services, including Uber Eats. Before his time at Uber, Kundu worked at Postmates, where he was responsible for Product and Engineering. He has also held leadership roles at companies such as Evernote, GoDaddy, Shazam, and Yahoo.
In a statement, Instacart praised Kundu’s expertise in building scaled technical systems and his understanding of multi-sided marketplaces. The company expressed confidence in Kundu’s ability to drive their technical vision forward as they continue to expand and innovate in the grocery industry.
Instacart currently provides technology products and services to over 1,500 retail banners, helping them stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing market. The company supports its partners with a range of solutions, from e-commerce experiences to advertising and analytics.
With Kundu on board, Instacart looks forward to leveraging his leadership and expertise to enhance their technological capabilities and improve logistical efficiency. Kundu himself expressed excitement about the opportunity to work with the Instacart team in revolutionizing the grocery industry and making shopping more convenient and accessible for everyone.
Overall, Kundu’s appointment is seen as a strategic move by Instacart to strengthen its position as a leader in grocery technology and continue to provide innovative solutions for customers, retailers, and brands across North America.
