In a significant leadership shift, Seema Nair, formerly Senior Executive Vice President at Reliance, has taken on the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Flipkart. Nair’s transition comes as she replaces Krishna Raghavan, marking a new chapter in Flipkart’s HR leadership under the direction of CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy.
Seema Nair, who spent over six years at Reliance, played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s HR strategies and digital transformation efforts. During her time at Reliance, she oversaw various critical initiatives, including leading the People Development function, setting up the work breakdown structure, and driving the redesign of learning and talent programs such as Spectrum, Discover Reliance, and FLYER. She also contributed to mentoring initiatives and talent management systems that were widely appreciated within the organization.
Reflecting on her departure from Reliance, Nair expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful assignments. One of her major accomplishments involved spearheading the digitization of HR processes at Reliance, working directly with the Chairman’s Office, which, she noted, helped her push beyond her comfort zone and contributed to her professional growth.
Nair began her career at CG Power and Industrial Solutions and gained valuable experience across renowned global organizations, including Microland Limited, Intel Corporation, Cisco, and The Coca-Cola Company. This extensive HR expertise positions her well to lead Flipkart’s HR strategies as the company continues to expand and innovate in India’s competitive e-commerce space.
Her move to Flipkart is expected to further strengthen the company’s HR capabilities, especially at a time when the e-commerce giant is navigating the dynamic landscape of talent management, workforce development, and digital transformation.
Nair’s deep understanding of organizational development, talent management, and HR digitization aligns well with Flipkart’s ongoing focus on innovation and people-first leadership, key drivers for the company’s long-term success in the highly competitive market.
Key Highlights:
- Seema Nair, formerly at Reliance, joins Flipkart as CHRO, replacing Krishna Raghavan.
- Nair brings over two decades of HR experience, having led initiatives across various global companies.
- At Reliance, she played a key role in digital HR transformation and talent management.
- Her leadership at Flipkart is expected to strengthen the company’s HR strategy in the fast-growing e-commerce industry.