Flipkart names Somnath Das VP supply chain; ex–ET deputy bureau chief Digbijay Mishra to lead communications

The Flipkart Group has appointed Somnath Das as Vice President, Supply Chain, and Digbijay Mishra as Vice President, Corporate Communications, as the ecommerce major strengthens leadership across operational and strategic functions.

Das will lead supply chain operations for Flipkart’s large business segment. His mandate includes improving network efficiency and advancing technology-led supply chain capabilities to support scale. He brings over two decades of experience across the consumer packaged goods, retail, and food and beverage sectors.

Prior to joining Flipkart, Das served as Senior Vice President at Jubilant FoodWorks, where he oversaw manufacturing and supply chain operations. He has also held leadership roles at Reliance Retail (Grocery), Nivea India, Marico and PepsiCo India.

Commenting on the appointment, Seema Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer, Flipkart, said, “As Flipkart continues to operate at scale across India’s fast-evolving commerce ecosystem, strengthening leadership across both core operational and strategic functions remains central to our long-term roadmap. Somnath’s experience in building high-efficiency supply networks and Digbijay’s understanding of India’s digital economy landscape will help us further institutionalize capabilities and drive sustained growth.”

Das said, “Flipkart operates at a significant scale, where operational excellence and disciplined execution are essential. I look forward to strengthening network effectiveness and building resilient, technology-enabled supply chain capabilities that support sustained growth while elevating customer experience across India.”

Mishra will head Corporate Communications for the Flipkart Group. He will oversee integrated communications and stakeholder engagement across the organisation. He was previously Deputy Bureau Chief (Startups) at The Economic Times and most recently founded Ringsight Advisory, advising founders and investors on communications strategy.

Mishra said, “Flipkart has played a defining role in shaping India’s digital commerce ecosystem. I look forward to working across the Group to build a strong, transparent, and forward-looking narrative that reflects its scale, innovation, and long-term ambition.”

The Flipkart Group includes entities such as Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip and super.money. The company serves more than 500 million registered users and works with over 1.4 million sellers on its marketplace.