Flipkart has appointed Sharayu Jadhav as Vice President, Legal, and Varun Gupta as Vice President, Corporate Development. The appointments reflect the company’s focus on strengthening its leadership structure, governance and strategic capabilities as it continues to scale within India’s digital commerce ecosystem.
Sharayu Jadhav returns to Flipkart after leadership roles at Acko and Razorpay, where she worked on legal governance and cross border transactions. She has previously handled legal responsibilities at Flipkart across Wholesale and Myntra. In her new role, she will oversee legal functions spanning marketplace operations, supply chain, data privacy, technology law and labour and employment, with a focus on supporting business operations within a structured governance framework.
In his role as Vice President, Corporate Development, Varun Gupta will lead corporate development, including strategic investments, acquisitions, partnerships and Flipkart Ventures, the company’s early stage investment arm. He joins from Reliance, where he was involved in corporate development and equity capital initiatives. His experience includes work across acquisitions, capital raising and business development in sectors such as retail, telecom, media and technology.
Seema Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer, Flipkart, said, “Building institutional depth is central to how we scale. Sharayu and Varun’s combined expertise, from managing rigorous legal frameworks to navigating complex acquisitions, will contribute meaningfully to this journey of growth. Their leadership and rich experience will not only build long-term value for our ecosystem but also ensure we maintain the highest governance standards across the Group.”
Sharayu Jadhav, Vice President, Legal, Flipkart Group, said, “Flipkart operates at the intersection of scale, innovation, and an evolving regulatory landscape. I am excited to be back with the company and look forward to strengthening the legal frameworks that support large-scale digital operations. The objective is to enable seamless business execution while ensuring strong compliance and legal rigour across all business charters.”
Varun Gupta, Vice President, Corporate Development, Flipkart, said, “Joining Flipkart at this stage of its growth presents a significant opportunity to drive value through targeted partnerships and investments that create long-term impact. I look forward to supporting the company’s strategic growth priorities as it expands its ecosystem and builds future capabilities.”
