Zomato hires Thomas Phillippe as its General Counsel

Restaurant discovery and food delivery firm Zomato has announced the appointment of GT Thomas Phillippe as its General Counsel. Prior to joining Zomato, Thomas was a partner at legal firm Khaitan & Co.

Having more than 13 years of experience, Thomas worked as a private practice lawyer in both domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions. 

Sameer Maheshwary, CFO of Zomato, said, "Thomas joins us at a strategically important time, as we grow rapidly. We are confident his experience and perspective will bring significant value to our team."

Thomas has advised e-commerce and financial technology companies over the last several years. He has given advice on capital raising endeavours, day-to-day operational matters involving regulatory complexity and bespoke contracting solutions to facilitate innovative product rollouts.

GT Thomas Phillippe, General Counsel of Zomato, said, "Zomato is poised for immense growth in the immediate future, and it is an exciting opportunity to be a part of. I look forward to working with the team and building the company together."