Senior Finance and Supply Chain Appointments Announced
E-commerce major Flipkart Group announced two senior leadership appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its executive team ahead of its initial public offering.Jason Chappel has been named Vice President, Flipkart Group Controller, while Amer Hussain has been appointed Vice President, Supply Chain for the company’s Grocery and Minutes quick commerce businesses. Both appointments are effective immediately.
Jason Chappel to Lead Group Financial Governance
Chappel will be part of Flipkart’s finance leadership and will oversee accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across all Flipkart operations. He will be based in Bengaluru.He joins Flipkart from Walmart, where he most recently served as Group Director at Walmart Enterprise Business Services. With more than two decades of experience, Chappel has previously held senior roles including Vice President and Controller for Walmart’s operations in China, Japan, and Canada.
Amer Hussain to Drive Grocery and Quick Commerce Supply Chain
Hussain will report to Hemant Badri, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Re Commerce and Minutes at Flipkart. In his new role, he will lead supply chain strategy for Flipkart’s grocery and quick commerce verticals, with a focus on scaling infrastructure and improving cost efficiency.He brings over 25 years of experience, having worked with organisations such as The Coca-Cola Company, Jubilant FoodWorks, and Reliance Consumer Pvt Ltd.
Focus on Leadership Depth and Governance Readiness
Commenting on the appointments, Flipkart Chief Human Resources Officer Seema Nair said the additions reflect the company’s long-term focus on strengthening institutional capabilities to support sustainable growth.These leadership changes follow the recent appointment of Jane Duke as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer earlier this month, underscoring Flipkart’s efforts to align with global governance standards as it prepares for its stock market debut.
The latest appointments mark another step in Flipkart’s broader leadership build-out as the company scales its businesses and readies itself for life as a publicly listed entity.
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