IPO Bound Flipkart Appoints 2 Senior Executives

Flipkart announced on January 27, 2026, that it has filled two senior leadership positions as it prepares for its upcoming public offering, as per PTI reports. 

Key Appointments Strengthen Flipkart Leadership 

The company appointed Jason Chappel as Vice President Group Controller and Amer Hussain as Vice President Supply Chain for its grocery and quick commerce businesses.  

Both executives assume their roles with immediate effect and will report to senior management overseeing finance and supply chain functions. 

Jason Chappel’s Role and Background 

Chappel joins Flipkart from Walmart where he most recently served as Group Director at Walmart Enterprise Business Services.  

He brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, having held senior positions such as Vice President and Controller for Walmart operations in China, Japan and Canada.  

In his new role he will lead accounting, financial reporting and internal controls across all Flipkart operations and will be based in Bengaluru. 

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Amer Hussain’s Role and Experience 

Hussain arrives with over 25 years of experience from organisations including The Coca Cola Company, Jubilant FoodWorks and Reliance Consumer Pvt Ltd.  

He will head supply chain strategy for Flipkart’s grocery and quick commerce verticals, focusing on scaling infrastructure and improving cost efficiency.  

Hussain reports to Hemant Badri, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Re Commerce and Minutes. 

Implications for IPO Preparation 

The appointments follow the recent addition of Jane Duke as Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, reflecting Flipkart’s effort to align governance and operational capabilities with global standards as it moves toward a stock market debut.  

Strengthening finance and supply chain leadership is intended to support the company’s growth across multiple business lines. 

Conclusion 

Flipkart’s selection of Jason Chappel and Amer Hussain adds seasoned global expertise to its finance and supply chain functions. The moves are part of a broader effort to build a robust leadership pipeline ahead of the company’s initial public offering. 

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