SUMMARY
- Flipkart appointed Walmart’s corporate head Dan Bartlett to its board, enhancing strategic and sustainable growth.
- Bartlett’s experience spans corporate relations, public policy, and prior advisory roles for President George W. Bush.
- Flipkart aims to leverage Bartlett’s expertise for ethical growth as e-commerce and ad revenue expand globally.
The e-commerce giant Flipkart has appointed Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Walmart, Dan Bartlett to its board of directors.
With a ton of experience in corporate strategy, sustainability, and public policy, Bartlett is the head of corporate relations at Walmart. Overseeing sustainability projects, public policy campaigns, and the construction of Walmart’s new headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, are among his duties at the firm.
Bartlett held executive roles at public relations companies like Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Public Strategies,before joining Walmart. He worked in public service earlier in his career, playing important parts in George W. Bush’s electoral campaigns and then serving as President Bush’s counselor while he was in the White House.
Flipkart Group claims that since Walmart’s 2018 investment, Bartlett has had a tight relationship with Flipkart. It is anticipated that his background in creating ethical and sustainable companies will offer insightful advice as Flipkart grows.
Bartlett stated, “Joining Flipkart’s board is an exciting opportunity. Flipkart has made significant strides in improving accessibility and value for Indian consumers and has a chance to play an even larger role in sustainable growth and job creation. I look forward to contributing to the company’s progress.”
Kalyan Krishnamurthy, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board, of Flipkart Group stated, “Dan has been a close partner for Flipkart since our association with Walmart in 2018. We are proud to welcome him to the Board, and will greatly benefit from his extensive experience in strategy, and building long-standing responsible and sustainable businesses.”
As of right now, the parent company anticipates that the rise in e-commerce sales and advertising revenue for its foreign operations will be comparable to that of the first half of the year.
