Deepinder Goyal Steps Back as Eternal Group CEO; Internet Reacts to Leadership Shift

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Deepinder Goyal Steps Back as Eternal Group CEO; Internet Reacts to Leadership Shift
- •Deepinder Goyal, founder of Zomato-parent Eternal, is stepping down as Group CEO, with Blinkit co-founder Albinder Dhindsa set to take over.
- •Goyal will remain Vice Chairman on the board, focusing on long-term strategy, governance, and ethics, while Dhindsa handles day-to-day operations.
- •The move is described by Goyal as a "change in title, not in commitment," driven by a desire to explore higher-risk ideas independently.
- •Netizens view the transition as a sign of institutional maturity and continuity, separating strategy from execution, with some drawing parallels to global founder transitions.
- •While many praise the strategic shift, some users highlight ongoing operational issues for delivery partners and customers, questioning the impact on ground realities.
Why It Matters: Deepinder Goyal transitions from Eternal Group CEO to Vice Chairman, handing daily operations to Albinder Dhindsa.
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