Udit Goel
About Udit Goel
Udit Goel is a Director at Zepto, where he has worked since 2023. He has held various managerial roles in the retail and travel sectors, demonstrating expertise in category management and revenue optimization.
Work at Zepto
Udit Goel currently serves as Director at Zepto, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Prior to this, he worked as Associate Director at Zepto from 2022 to 2023. In his current position, he focuses on strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies within the company.
Previous Experience
Before joining Zepto, Udit Goel held several key positions in various organizations. He worked as Category Manager at Rehlat from 2021 to 2022 and as Senior Business Manager at Gameskraft for 8 months in 2022. Additionally, he served as Assistant Manager - Revenue at Fursan Travel from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to revenue management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Udit Goel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Ambedkar University, Delhi, from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in management and strategy.
Achievements in Category Management
Udit Goel has a proven track record in category management, notably achieving a 2.5X scale in the staples category, reaching an annual run rate of $150 million. He managed a portfolio with an annualized GMV of $450 million, focusing on multiple categories. His initiatives led to a significant increase in the share of white label brands and improvements in net margin percentages.
Innovative Solutions in Retail
During his career, Udit Goel implemented an automated liquidation tool that significantly reduced the expiry of fruits and vegetables by 40%. This initiative contributed $100,000 per month to the contribution margin and brought expiry rates down to 1.5% of GMV, marking the lowest in organized retail.