New Delhi: Former SoftBank Investment Advisors managing partner Lydia Jet has rejoined the board of Flipkart, the e-commerce major said on Monday.
Jett was on the board of Flipkart in 2017 but stepped down after about a year.
"Flipkart Group... has announced the appointment of experienced investment executive and former managing partner of SoftBank Investment Advisors, Lydia Jett, as a board member with effect from June 26, 2024," the e-commerce firm said in a statement.
Jet, a US-based venture capitalist, has over two decades of experience investing in and serving on the boards of market-leading consumer technology businesses.
Jet said, "I ... look forward to working with the other members of the board to help the company in its next growth phase. The e-commerce market in India is growing rapidly and is driven by continued innovation and value." "Promises great opportunities."
As founding managing partner of SoftBank Investment Advisors (SBIA), Jett led the global consumer Internet and e-commerce sectors.
He has served as an independent board member on the boards of directors of Coupang, Ozone and Fanatics.
Board Member and Chief Executive Officer, Flipkart Group, said, “His extensive global experience and understanding of the consumer internet and e-commerce industry will add significant value to the Flipkart Group as we look to create positive impact for customers and growth opportunities for businesses. Let's focus on." Officer Kalyan Krishnamurthy said.
Jett was on the board of Flipkart in 2017 but stepped down after about a year.
"Flipkart Group... has announced the appointment of experienced investment executive and former managing partner of SoftBank Investment Advisors, Lydia Jett, as a board member with effect from June 26, 2024," the e-commerce firm said in a statement.
Jet, a US-based venture capitalist, has over two decades of experience investing in and serving on the boards of market-leading consumer technology businesses.
Jet said, "I ... look forward to working with the other members of the board to help the company in its next growth phase. The e-commerce market in India is growing rapidly and is driven by continued innovation and value." "Promises great opportunities."
As founding managing partner of SoftBank Investment Advisors (SBIA), Jett led the global consumer Internet and e-commerce sectors.
He has served as an independent board member on the boards of directors of Coupang, Ozone and Fanatics.
Board Member and Chief Executive Officer, Flipkart Group, said, “His extensive global experience and understanding of the consumer internet and e-commerce industry will add significant value to the Flipkart Group as we look to create positive impact for customers and growth opportunities for businesses. Let's focus on." Officer Kalyan Krishnamurthy said.
