Ambrish Sinha joins Zopper as senior VP and head of sales

Previously, he was head, third party distribution at Reliance Life Insurance.

Zopper, a hyperlocal marketplace, has appointed Ambrish Sinha as senior vice-president and head of sales. Prior to joining Zopper, Sinha was head, third party distribution, at Reliance Life Insurance.

Speaking on the announcement, Neeraj Jain, CEO, Zopper, says, "Given the rapid growth that the hyper local industry has witnessed over the past year, Zopper is poised to grow with the market at an exponential rate. The appointment of Sinha is a reflection of our ambition to make the most out of our industry dominance, and will allow us to take our business to the next level."

Commenting on his appointment, Sinha says, "Zopper's dynamism, brand promise and potential growth opportunities were what made me join the team. I am glad to be a part of one of the most vibrant start-ups in the country, and look forward to contribute towards its success story."

Sinha is a graduate in Economics from Symbiosis College, Pune, and has done his Masters in Management from Manipal. He holds extensive experience as a business leader in banking, financial services, and in the insurance sector."

Zopper.com claims to be India's largest hyper local mobile marketplace, featuring over 10,000 offline retailers. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Surjendu Kulia and Neeraj Jain, Zopper marries the benefits of shopping at a retail store with the convenience of shopping via mobile phones. Users can buy products from the comfort of their homes/offices and get them instantly from their nearby trusted stores.