Flipkart Appoints Seema Nair as Chief Human Resources Officer Ahead of Festive Season Sales

Walmart-owned Flipkart has appointed Seema Nair as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), according to an internal email from Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy. In her new role, Nair will oversee human resources functions across the company, working closely with leaders and HR teams to drive strategic initiatives.

Nair joins Flipkart after more than six years at Reliance Industries, where she managed key group-level HR assignments, including HR digitisation and group HR office leadership. She brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as CHRO for India and SAARC at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages and held senior HR roles at Cisco Systems.

This leadership change comes at a significant time for Flipkart, just ahead of its annual festive season sales set to begin on September 27. The company has ramped up preparations by launching 11 new fulfilment centres across India, spanning over 1.3 million square feet, to meet the surge in demand.

Flipkart has seen significant senior leadership changes in recent months. In February, four senior vice presidents, including heads from Cleartrip, marketplace categories, fintech, and growth, exited the company amid performance-based restructuring. Earlier in January, the company trimmed its workforce by 5-7%, impacting around 1,100-1,500 employees as part of cost management efforts.

Seema Nair’s appointment signals Flipkart’s focus on bolstering its leadership team and enhancing its HR strategies as it prepares for one of the biggest retail periods of the year.

Source: MNS.com