Zomato, the renowned food delivery aggregator, has taken a significant step forward in prioritizing the well-being of its workforce. Embracing the growing trend of organizations investing in employee health, the company has appointed what they call a “new kind of CFO” – the Chief Fitness Officer. This innovative role is dedicated to working closely with Zomato employees, ensuring the monitoring and maintenance of their physical and mental well-being through personalized health and nutrition strategies.
On July 31, Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal, made an announcement regarding the appointment of Anmol Gupta as the company’s inaugural Chief Fitness Officer.
“It is no secret that physical health – which also determines mental health is a vital force behind a high-performance individual,” Goyal wrote in a note introducing the new position. He gave the example of his own fitness journey before talking more about the importance of good health.
“Great work is an outcome of good health; good health is not secondary to great work,” wrote Goyal, giving the example of some ways in which Zomato has been promoting physical and mental health for its employees. These measures include a gym at the company’s Gurugram headquarters, mental health support with an in-house team and a generous leave policy.
The creation of the office of a Chief Fitness Officer indicates a “a paradigm shift in the constitution of our senior team,” said Goyal. The CFO’s role will include working closely with Zomato employees – or Zomans – “in their individual journey of wellness and healthy living.”
According to the Zomato CEO, the newly appointed CFO will collaborate with an in-house wellness team comprising trainers, nutritionists, and wellbeing counsellors.
Zomato’s team of nutritionists will take on the responsibility of creating personalized meal plans for all employees, allowing them to monitor their macro and micro nutrient intake. Additionally, the trainers will offer assistance in weight and strength training, yoga, boxing, and other activities, catering to individuals at all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
“Going forward, we are going to invest heartily behind the wellbeing of our employees, our delivery partners and our restaurant partners,” said Goyal while signing off.
In a LinkedIn post, Anmol Gupta said he is looking forward to “making Zomato fitter.”
As per his LinkedIn profile, Gupta has amassed more than five years of experience in the health and fitness industry. He pursued his B.Com from Delhi University and further pursued an MBA before commencing his career in 2013 as a financial analyst.
In 2017, Gupta made a career transition to the fitness industry and joined Blackbox Functional Fitness as a strength and conditioning coach. Just a year later, he took a significant step and co-founded “Endure,” a fitness platform that incentivizes users for their running, walking, and cycling activities by providing opportunities to monetize their fitness goals.
