Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has announced that Aditya Agarwal will be stepping down from his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), owing to personal reasons, and Akshat Mishra will be taking over as the Head of Business Finance at the company.
Agarwal’s departure comes after nine years of being associated with Cleartrip, wherein he was instrumental in shaping its’ financial strategy and organisational growth. He has been a central part of the Cleartrip Leadership Team and played a role in strategy, business planning, and execution, the company said.
During his tenure, he transitioned through various roles in the company, serving as CFO since 2020 and previously as Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A.
The company highlighted that he played a pivotal role during the successful merger and subsequent integration of Cleartrip into the Flipkart Group.
Before joining Cleartrip, Agarwal served as Private Equity Investment Professional at Texas Pacific Group from July 2011 to April 2015. He was also associated with Standard Chartered Bank as Associate Director, from May 2009 to June 2011, and with Goldman Sachs as Associate, from July 2005 to May 2009.
As for Mishra, who is set to assume the role of Head of Business Finance, he has been a part of the Cleartrip Business Finance team for two years. He served as Associate Director Business Finance from October 2021 to September 2023, and he was promoted to Director Business Finance in October 2023.
During his tenure at Flipkart, Mishra served in various capacities. He started with the company in November 2015 as the Business Finance Partner – Product, Planning, and Marketplace. He was then elevated to Manager Finance – Fashion in July 2017, followed by a promotion to Senior Manager Finance – Fashion in October 2019.
In the past, he has also worked with Goldman Sachs, HSBC Private Bank, Barclays, Juniper Networks and more.
With two years of experience in the Cleartrip Business Finance team and eight years within the Flipkart Group, Akshat brings a deep understanding of both Cleartrip’s operations and the broader ecosystem in which it operates, said the company.
Furthermore, the company stated, “The transition reflects Cleartrip’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and ensuring continuity in its financial leadership. Agarwal will remain with cleartrip for a few more months to facilitate a smooth transition. The company remains focused on driving innovation, and growth while delivering superior customer experience.”
