E-commerce major Flipkart has appointed Dan Bartlett, a senior executive at Walmart Inc, to its board of directors. Bartlett, who is currently the executive vice president, corporate affairs at Walmart, will join the board effective November 21, 2024.
Flipkart brings in transformative change in India – Dan Bartlett
“The Flipkart Group has been instrumental in driving transformative change by enhancing value and access for customers across India. It has a significant opportunity to further contribute to job creation while focusing on equitable and sustainable growth,” Bartlett said.
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However, Bartlett brings with him extensive experience in public policy, sustainability, and corporate strategy. He also oversees corporate real estate and leads the development of Walmart’s new home office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas. Before joining Walmart, Bartlett held senior positions at public relations firms like Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Public Strategies.
Flipkart merges with Walmart in 2018
Meanwhile, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, chief executive officer and member of the board, Flipkart Group, said, “Bartlett has been a close partner for Flipkart since our association with Walmart in 2018. We are proud to welcome him to the board, and will greatly benefit from his extensive experience in strategy, and building long-standing responsible and sustainable businesses.”
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Moving forward, the e-commerce giant has been expanding its operations in India, with its business-to-business arm, Flipkart India, reporting a 26% year-on-year surge in operating revenue to INR 70,541.9 crore in the year ended March 2024. The company has also launched its quick commerce service, Flipkart Minutes, to compete with other players in the market.
