Albinder Dhindsa
Albinder Dhindsa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Patiala, Punjab, India |
| Education | IIT Delhi (B.Tech, Civil Engineering); Columbia Business School (MBA) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder of Blinkit |
Albinder Dhindsa is an Indian entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Blinkit, a quick-commerce company, and became Group CEO of Eternal Ltd in 2026.[1][2]
Early life and education
Dhindsa was born in Patiala, Punjab, India.[3] He earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from IIT Delhi and an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York.[1]
Career
Dhindsa worked as a transportation analyst at URS Corporation and Cambridge Systematics, with a brief stint at UBS Investment Bank.[1] After returning to India, he joined Zomato, where he headed international operations.[3] In 2013, he co-founded Grofers with Saurabh Kumar as a hyperlocal delivery platform.[1] In 2021, Grofers rebranded as Blinkit and pivoted to 10-minute quick commerce; Zomato acquired Blinkit in 2022.[3] On 1 February 2026, he became Group CEO of Eternal Ltd, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, succeeding Deepinder Goyal.[1]
Personal life
Dhindsa is married to Akriti Chopra, a former chief people officer at Zomato.[1]
He founded Grofers in 2013, pivoted to Blinkit, and became Eternal Group CEO.[4][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 https://www.fortuneindia.com/business-news/meet-albinder-dhindsa-blinkits-founder-and-eternals-incoming-ceo/129651
- ↑ https://blinkit.com/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/albinder-dhindsa-deepinder-goyal-eternal-ceo-blinkit-grofers-startup-share-price-ws-l-19825733.htm
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-albinder-dhindsa-blinkit-founder-set-to-replace-deepinder-goyal-at-eternals-ceo-101769049861326.html
- ↑ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/news/the-accidental-ceo/4116404/