Pepperfry co-founder: The co-founder and CEO of Pepperfry, Ambareesh Murty, fell tragically on Monday night in Leh after suffering a heart arrest. He was 51.
Co-founder Ashish Shah, who was also a founding member, confirmed the information on X. Shah described Murty as a friend, mentor, brother, and soulmate in a moving essay that described his anguish and described Murty as a buddy. My buddy, mentor, brother, and soulmate @AmbareeshMurty has passed away, and I’m incredibly devastated to report this. His heart attack in Leh last night cost us him. Please send him your prayers, as well as prayers for his family and close friends.
Ambareesh Murty, a notable figure in e-commerce, co-founded Pepperfry in 2012 alongside Ashish Shah.
Prior to this venture, Murty held key positions, including Country Manager at eBay India, Philippines, and Malaysia.
His strategic prowess at eBay played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory and enhancing customer experiences. He also contributed as the vice chairman of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
Ambareesh Murty and Ashish Shah, two well-known names in e-commerce, created Pepperfry in 2012.
Murty held important positions prior to this endeavour, including Country Manager at eBay India, Philippines, and Malaysia.
His strategic acumen at eBay significantly influenced the direction of the company’s growth and improved consumer experiences. As the vice chairman of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), he also made a contributionZ
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