Chalapathi T
About Chalapathi T
Chalapathi T is the Ops & QC Head at Zepto, with a diverse background in procurement and business development across various prominent retail companies in India.
Current Role at Zepto
Chalapathi T serves as the Ops & QC Head at Zepto, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing operations and quality control processes within the organization. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he is responsible for ensuring that operational standards are met and maintained across various functions.
Previous Experience at BigBasket
Prior to his current role, Chalapathi T worked at bigbasket.com as the Category Head for B2B FNV from 2017 to 2019. During his two-year tenure in Bangalore, he focused on managing the category's growth and development within the B2B segment, contributing to the company's expansion in the fresh produce market.
Experience at Flipkart
Chalapathi T was employed at Flipkart as the Business Development & Procurement Head from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for driving business development initiatives and managing procurement strategies in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, for a period of 11 months.
Career at Reliance Retail
Chalapathi T has extensive experience with Reliance Retail, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as Deputy General Manager from 2013 to 2017, and prior to that, he was the Assistant General Manager from 2010 to 2013, and the Senior Manager for a year in 2006. His roles involved various aspects of retail management and operations.
Educational Background and Early Career
Chalapathi T began his career at Coromandel International Limited as a Marketing Officer from 1998 to 2003. He later transitioned to Spencer's Retail as a Category Manager from 2003 to 2005. His early career laid the foundation for his expertise in procurement and retail management, which he further developed in subsequent roles.