Akshit Datta

Akshit Datta is a seasoned professional in business development and operations with significant experience in the food and technology sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager for business development and category growth strategy at Zomato, Akshit engages with key partners to drive growth in the Indian sweets category and closes strategic partnerships for festivals. Previous roles at Zomato include Senior Manager of business development for Zomato Instant, where Akshit scaled the business from the ground up, and Area Sales Manager for online ordering in Delhi NCR, managing a portfolio generating substantial annual GMV. Prior experience includes roles at MTR Foods, Wildcraft India, Kotak Mahindra Bank in real estate valuations, and as a lecturer in civil engineering. Akshit holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Communications from MICA and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering.