Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce leader, has significantly bolstered its leadership bench with the return of Vipin Kapooria as Vice President, Business Finance. This high-profile appointment comes as the Bengaluru-based giant intensifies its focus on financial discipline and operational rigor ahead of its highly anticipated IPO in 2026.
In his new role, Kapooria will oversee the business finance function across all product categories at Flipkart. His primary mandate is to collaborate closely with category business teams to drive:
- Financial Discipline: Implementing robust cost controls and budgeting frameworks.
- Operational Excellence: Streamlining internal processes to maximize margins.
- Sustainable Growth: Crafting financial roadmaps that support the group’s long-term expansion goals.
This marks Kapooria’s third stint at the e-commerce major, highlighting his deep institutional knowledge of the brand’s financial ecosystem. A Chartered Accountant with over 19 years of experience, his professional journey includes leadership roles at some of India’s most prominent consumer internet firms:
- Blinkit: Most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), where he was the first full-time finance chief in two years.
- OYO: Held senior leadership positions during the hospitality unicorn’s rapid expansion phase.
- Yum! Brands: Gained extensive experience in the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) sector.
Kapooria’s appointment was announced alongside that of Yogita Shanbhag, who joined as Vice President, Human Resources. These hires are part of a broader talent acquisition drive at Flipkart. In early 2026, the company also welcomed:
- Jane Duke: Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer.
- Jason Chappel: Vice President and Group Controller.
- Amer Hussain: Vice President, Supply Chain (Grocery and Quick Commerce).
“Vipin and Yogita bring the depth of experience that further bolsters our financial and people foundation,” said Seema Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer at Flipkart. “Their appointments reflect our continued efforts to strengthen organizational capabilities as we deliver on our long-term growth strategy.”
Key Highlights:
- The Role: Rejoined Flipkart as Vice President, Business Finance, to lead financial planning across all categories.
- The Background: A former CFO of Blinkit and veteran of OYO and Yum! Brands with 19 years of finance expertise.
- Strategic Context: The hire is part of Flipkart’s leadership strengthening drive as it prepares for a potential 2026 public listing (IPO).
- Leadership Team: Joins other recent senior hires like Yogita Shanbhag (VP-HR) to drive operational excellence.