Flipkart appoints Walmart’s Dan Bartlett as board member (#1681497)

E-commerce major Flipkart has appointed Dan Bartlett, executive vice president of corporate affairs at Walmart Inc to its board of directors effective November 21, 2024.

As the board member, Bartlett will use his experience in public policy, sustainability, and philanthropy to fuel Flipkart’s future growth.

Commenting on his appointment as board member, Dan Bartlett in a statement said, “I am honored to join the Flipkart board and to contribute to the company’s ongoing success. 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.”

Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of Flipkart added, “Dan 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.”

Prior to joining Walmart, Bartlett held leadership positions at leading public relations firms, including Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Public Strategies Inc.