Dan Bartlett, the senior vice president of corporate affairs at Walmart Inc., has been appointed to the board of directors of Flipkart Group, with effect from November 21, 2024.
As Walmart’s corporate affairs chief, Bartlett has extensive experience in business strategy, sustainability, and public policy. Among his duties at Walmart are managing environmental programs, public policy campaigns, and the construction of the company’s new Bentonville, Arkansas, headquarters.
“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,” Bartlett said.
Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of Flipkart Group, said Bartlett has been closely associated with Flipkart since Walmart’s investment in 2018. “His experience in building sustainable and responsible businesses will be invaluable as Flipkart continues to grow,” he said.
In June, Lydia Jett, a former managing partner at SoftBank, joined the board of the e-commerce giant.
Bartlett held executive positions at public relations companies Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Public Strategies, Inc., prior to joining Walmart. He served in public service earlier in his career, playing important parts in George W. Bush’s political campaigns before serving as President Bush’s counselor while he was in the White House.
Walmart contributed $600 million in initial capital, while Flipkart closed a nearly $1 billion funding round earlier this year with about $350 million from Google.
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