New Delhi, June 16 -- BigBasket has appointed former Amazon India executive Amit Nanda as its chief executive officer (CEO), marking the first time an external executive will lead the Tata group-backed grocery-delivery platform after Hari Menon stepped down nearly 15 years after co-founding the company.

Nanda previously oversaw the e-commerce giant's marketplace seller ecosystem. During his 11-year stint, he held leadership roles across product, technology, marketplace operations and private brands. Before Amazon, he worked at Hindustan Unilever and Citibank.

"Amit's deep understanding of consumers, strong track record of building and scaling businesses, and extensive experience across e-commerce and consumer sectors make him uniquely p...