Flipkart reappoints Lydia Jett to Board of Directors

India’s e-commerce giant, Flipkart has reappointed Lydia Jett as an independent member of its board of directors. Marking Jett's second stint on the board, this appointment brings her valuable experience back to the company.

Jett previously served on Flipkart's board from 2017, representing its major investor SoftBank. She stepped down earlier in 2024 after leaving her role as managing partner at SoftBank. Jett's expertise lies in e-commerce and consumer internet, having overseen these sectors for SoftBank. Prior to Flipkart, Jett also held a board position at Snapdeal, a competitor in the Indian e-commerce landscape.

In her second stint at Flipkart, Jett will collaborate with senior Walmart executives who hold seats on the board, as well as Kalyan Krishnamurthy, Group CEO, Flipkart and KekiMistry, CEO, HDFC. Her appointment comes as Flipkart weighs a potential initial public offering (IPO). The company has been restructuring its management team with a focus on achieving profitability in preparation for this potential IPO.

In addition to Flipkart, Jett also holds board positions at Coupang (South Korea) and Ozon (Russia).