E-commerce major Flipkart has announced two senior-level appointments as part of its leadership expansion. The company has named Somnath Das as Vice President, Supply Chain, and Digbijay Mishra as Vice President, Corporate Communications.
The move comes as Flipkart strengthens its operational and strategic leadership to support continued growth across its large and diversified business ecosystem.
Somnath Das to Lead Supply Chain for Large Business Segment
Somnath Das will head supply chain operations for Flipkart’s large business segment. In his new role, he will focus on improving network efficiency and advancing technology-driven supply chain capabilities.
With more than two decades of experience across consumer packaged goods, retail, and food and beverage sectors, Das brings deep operational expertise to the role.
Before joining Flipkart, he served as Senior Vice President at Jubilant FoodWorks. Over the years, he has also held leadership roles at:
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Reliance Retail (Grocery)
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Nivea India
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Marico
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PepsiCo India
His experience across large-scale retail and consumer businesses is expected to strengthen Flipkart’s logistics and fulfillment systems, which are critical to maintaining service quality at scale.
Digbijay Mishra to Head Corporate Communications
Digbijay Mishra has been appointed Vice President, Corporate Communications, for the Flipkart Group. He will lead integrated communications and stakeholder engagement for the company.
Mishra was previously Deputy Bureau Chief (Startups) at The Economic Times, where he covered India’s startup and technology ecosystem. Most recently, he founded Ringsight Advisory, a communications advisory firm.
In his new role at Flipkart, Mishra will oversee corporate messaging, media relations and strategic communications across the group’s entities.
Strengthening Leadership Across the Flipkart Group
The appointments reflect Flipkart’s focus on reinforcing its senior leadership across both operational and strategic functions.
The Flipkart Group includes several major businesses such as:
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Myntra
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Flipkart Wholesale
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Cleartrip
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super.money
With over 500 million registered users and more than 1.4 million sellers on its marketplace, Flipkart operates at massive scale. Strong supply chain systems and clear communication strategies are critical to managing such a vast ecosystem.
Why These Roles Matter
Supply Chain as a Competitive Advantage
In e-commerce, supply chain efficiency directly impacts delivery speed, cost management and customer satisfaction. As competition intensifies, technology-led supply chain capabilities can become a key differentiator.
Somnath Das’s background in managing complex retail operations could help optimize logistics networks and strengthen fulfillment capabilities.
Strategic Corporate Communications
For a company of Flipkart’s size, corporate communications plays an equally vital role. From investor relations and regulatory engagement to media and public messaging, integrated communication strategies help shape brand perception and stakeholder trust.
With Digbijay Mishra’s experience in journalism and advisory, the company appears to be aligning communications more closely with strategic business goals.
Looking Ahead
As Flipkart continues to expand across categories and group entities, strengthening leadership in supply chain and communications signals a long-term growth focus.
The appointments of Somnath Das and Digbijay Mishra come at a time when operational excellence and clear stakeholder engagement are increasingly important in India’s competitive e-commerce landscape.
With a vast user base and millions of sellers on its platform, Flipkart’s ability to scale efficiently and communicate effectively will remain central to its growth journey.
