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Flipkart appoints former Amazon and Mindtickle leaders as VPs to boost AI-led tech growth

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Flipkart
What it does
online retail platform
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People
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Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Flipkart, a major Indian e-commerce platform, has appointed Smita Ojha and Amit Sharma as Vice Presidents to strengthen its technology and program…

What happened

The appointments are part of Flipkart's efforts to scale its technology infrastructure and support long-term growth, focusing on AI-native systems

Why it matters

Smita Ojha brings over 20 years of experience from Mindtickle, while Amit Sharma has over 25 years of corporate experience, including a role at Amazon

The details

  • Flipkart, owned by Walmart, has appointed Smita Ojha as Vice President of Engineering and Amit Sharma as Vice President of Program Management.
  • These appointments are part of Flipkart's strategy to strengthen its technology and program management capabilities.
  • The new roles fall under OneTech, Flipkart’s unified product and technology organization.
  • Smita Ojha will lead the Central Platforms Group within OneTech, focusing on platform engineering.
  • Amit Sharma will head the Technical Program Management function for OneTech.
  • Smita Ojha has over 20 years of experience and previously served as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Mindtickle.
  • Amit Sharma has over 25 years of corporate experience, including a role as Director at Amazon.
  • Before entering the corporate sector, Amit Sharma served as a Major in the Indian Army, managing operations and training for an infantry battalion.

The bigger picture

  • Flipkart is expanding its technology infrastructure to support long-term growth and AI-native systems.
  • The company aims to refine its digital platforms and improve its delivery capabilities.
  • The appointments are aligned with Flipkart’s next phase of growth and innovation agenda.

About the business

  • Flipkart is an online retail platform operating in India, offering a wide range of products including fashion, electronics, home appliances, and more.
  • The company operates through its website and mobile app, allowing customers to browse and purchase products.
  • The company focuses on providing a seamless shopping experience through its digital platforms.

The deal

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people

Founders

  • Smita Ojha, Vice President of Engineering
  • Amit Sharma, Vice President of Program Management

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