Raghu Krishnananda, the man who’s been steering Myntra’s product and tech direction for the past five years, has decided to move on. His departure is set to take place in the coming weeks, making him the second senior tech leader to exit the Flipkart group in just over two months.
Krishnananda, who joined Myntra in 2019, led several key verticals—from business intelligence and product design to IT security and engineering. His time at the company saw him build out systems that scaled with Myntra’s rapid growth, while also nurturing a tech culture grounded in experimentation and precision.
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In a note to employees, CEO Nandita Sinha acknowledged his impact, highlighting how he helped shape Myntra’s technology backbone to be “nimble, future-ready, and in lockstep with business strategy.” She also credited him for promoting a workplace driven by curiosity and continuous improvement.
For now, his direct team will report to Sinha herself as the company begins the hunt for a new leader to fill the gap. The search is already underway, with Sinha noting that they’re focused on finding someone who can match the pace and ambition that Myntra’s next phase demands.
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She wrapped the message with a warm sendoff, thanking Krishnananda for his contributions and wishing him the best in whatever lies ahead.
