Flipkart Appoints Jane Duke as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer Ahead of IPO Plans

Leadership Appointment Strengthens Governance Framework​

Flipkart, the e-commerce group owned by Walmart, on Thursday announced the appointment of Jane Duke as its Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. The appointment is aimed at strengthening governance and internal oversight as the company moves closer to its initial public offering.

In her new role, Duke will report to Chris Cyrenne, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Walmart International. She will also work closely with Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy.

Extensive Experience in Ethics and Compliance​

Jane Duke brings nearly three decades of experience across public-sector enforcement and corporate compliance. Most recently, she served at Tyson Foods as Vice President and Associate General Counsel, after previously holding the position of Chief Compliance Officer.

Earlier in her career, Duke spent over a decade at the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Her tenure included a four-year term as US Attorney beginning in 2007, adding significant depth to her background in governance and enforcement.

Focus on Transparency and Long-Term Value​

Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Krishnamurthy said Duke’s experience across ethics, compliance, and governance in complex global organisations would add meaningful value to the group. He noted that her leadership would reinforce Flipkart’s commitment to transparency, ethical business practices, and the creation of sustainable long-term value for stakeholders as the company continues to scale.

Progress Toward Indian Domicile​

The leadership announcement comes as Flipkart continues steps toward aligning its corporate structure with its operational base in India. In December 2025, approval was granted for the merger of eight Flipkart entities into Flipkart Internet Private Limited, the Bengaluru-based operating company.

The amalgamation involves eight Singapore-incorporated entities, including Flipkart Health Pvt Ltd, Flipkart Marketplace Pvt Ltd, and Flipkart Private Ltd. Following this, the company is set to seek further clearances before completing the process and moving ahead with its India-focused public listing plans.