Flipkart has appointed Somnath Das as Vice President, Supply Chain, as part of a broader leadership strengthening exercise across supply chain and corporate communications functions. The company has also named Digbijay Mishra as Vice President, Corporate Communications.
Somnath Das has taken charge of supply chain operations for the Large business, where he has been focusing on improving network efficiency and advancing technology-led supply chain capabilities as the company has continued to scale across India. The move has reinforced Flipkart’s efforts to strengthen its operational infrastructure and institutional capabilities in line with its long-term growth roadmap.
Das has brought over two decades of experience across CPG, retail, and food and beverage sectors. Prior to joining Flipkart, he has served as Senior Vice President at Jubilant FoodWorks, where he has led manufacturing and supply chain operations. He has previously held leadership roles at Reliance Retail (Grocery), Nivea India, Marico, and PepsiCo India.
Alongside this, Digbijay Mishra has taken over as Vice President, Corporate Communications, where he has been leading integrated communications strategy and stakeholder engagement for the Flipkart Group. He has brought over a decade of experience across India’s digital economy. Earlier, he has served as Deputy Bureau Chief (Startups) at The Economic Times and has most recently founded Ringsight Advisory, advising founders and investors on narrative strategy and strategic communications.
Seema Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer, Flipkart, said, “As Flipkart continues to operate at scale across India’s fast-evolving commerce ecosystem, strengthening leadership across both core operational and strategic functions remains central to our long-term roadmap. Somnath’s experience in building high-efficiency supply networks and Digbijay’s understanding of India’s digital economy landscape will help us further institutionalize capabilities and drive sustained growth.”
Somnath Das, Vice President, Supply Chain, Flipkart, said, “Flipkart operates at a significant scale, where operational excellence and disciplined execution are essential. I look forward to strengthening network effectiveness and building resilient, technology-enabled supply chain capabilities that support sustained growth while elevating customer experience across India.”
Digbijay Mishra, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Flipkart Group, said, “Flipkart has played a defining role in shaping India’s digital commerce ecosystem. I look forward to working across the Group to build a strong, transparent, and forward-looking narrative that reflects its scale, innovation, and long-term ambition.”
