IPO Bound Flipkart Names Vipin Kapooria, Yogita Shanbhag as Vice Presidents

Flipkart announces the appointment of Vipin Kapooria as Vice President, Business Finance, and Yogita Shanbhag as Vice President, Human Resources, as per PTI reports.  

The changes take effect immediately and come as the company continues to add senior executives ahead of a proposed initial public offering (IPO). 

Kapooria To Lead Business Finance 

Kapooria will oversee business finance across all categories on the platform. He has over 19 years of experience in finance roles. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at quick commerce company Blinkit. 

Before that, he held senior positions at OYO and Yum! Brands. This marks a return to Flipkart for Kapooria. He will work with category teams on financial planning, budgeting, and cost controls across the business. 

Shanbhag To Head HR For Tech Unit 

Shanbhag will lead the human resources function for Flipkart’s technology vertical, the OneTech Business Unit. She brings over 20 years of experience in HR roles. Her previous employers include Juniper Networks and Wipro. 

In this role, she will handle hiring, people processes, and organisational planning for the company’s technology teams. 

Part Of Hiring Push 

The latest appointments follow a series of senior hires announced in January 2026. Flipkart named Jane Duke as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for the group.  

It also appointed Jason Chappel as Vice President and Group Controller, and Amer Hussain as Vice President for supply chain in its grocery and quick commerce businesses. 

Group Structure 

Flipkart, backed by Walmart, operates several businesses under the group. These include Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip, and super.money. The company has been strengthening its leadership team in the lead-up to a potential listing. 

Read More: IPO Bound Flipkart Appoints 2 Senior Executives!  

Conclusion 

These changes follow a series of senior-level additions across the group. The company has been strengthening its leadership structure ahead of a proposed IPO. 

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