Mumbai: Flipkart Group has appointed Dan Bartlett, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Walmart Inc., as a new Board Member, effective November 21, 2024. Bartlett brings with him decades of expertise in corporate strategy, public relations, and government affairs.
At Walmart, Bartlett leads the Corporate Affairs division, overseeing public policy, sustainability initiatives, and corporate real estate, including the development of Walmart’s new headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. His extensive career also includes leadership roles at prominent public relations firms such as Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Public Strategies, Inc., along with key positions in George W. Bush’s presidential and gubernatorial campaigns. He served as counselor to the President during his White House tenure, further cementing his reputation as a seasoned strategist.
On joining the Flipkart Board, Bartlett expressed, “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. I look forward to shaping the company’s vision and helping to achieve equitable and sustainable growth.”
Founded in 2007, Flipkart is a digital commerce platform, with a user base of over 500 million. The company’s ecosystem includes Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip, and Shopsy, with over 1.4 million sellers offering more than 150 million products across 80+ categories. Known for innovations like Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI, and Easy Returns, Flipkart continues to empower entrepreneurs and MSMEs while focusing on affordability and accessibility for millions of Indian customers.
