Hemal Jain, the Global Head of Finance and CFO for Zomato’s B2B grocery supply arm, Hyperpure, has officially resigned. According to an ET report, her last working day with the company will be January 31. Having joined Zomato in 2018, Jain has decided to step down “to explore other opportunities,” as stated by the company.
This announcement comes shortly after the Gurgaon-based food and grocery delivery giant faced a tax demand of ₹803.4 crore, including interest and penalties. Jain, a key member of the senior leadership team, was instrumental in Zomato’s IPO journey and has over 18 years of experience spanning industries like FMCG, food tech, and e-commerce.
Prior to her tenure at Zomato, Jain worked for more than 12 years at Hindustan Unilever. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore and a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, she has established a stellar professional reputation.
In her resignation letter, Jain expressed her sentiments, stating:
“Over the past six years, I have had the honor of participating in Zomato’s journey and its vibrant staff. But after giving it some thought, I’ve made the difficult choice to move on and pursue another avenue.”
Jain’s resignation follows a series of leadership changes at Zomato. In recent months, co-founder and Chief People Officer Akriti Chopra stepped down in September, and independent director Gunjan Tilak Raj Soni also resigned from her position.