Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, April 2025 — Jeyandran Venugopal, the former Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) at Flipkart, is reportedly poised to join Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) as Chief Executive Officer. According to sources familiar with the development, the appointment is currently under consideration and may soon be formalized. If confirmed, Venugopal is expected to oversee major consumer-facing platforms under RRVL, including JioMart, AJIO.com, Tira, and Reliance Brands.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Venugopal is widely respected for his leadership in technology and innovation across some of India’s largest digital and retail platforms. During his eight-year tenure at Flipkart, he led the Product, Engineering, Design, User Research, Data Science, IT, Security, Infrastructure, and Product Operations teams. He also had P&L responsibility for Flipkart’s Ads Business, Platform Growth, Loyalty Program, and Customer Acquisition initiatives.
Prior to his role at Flipkart, Venugopal held leadership positions at Myntra Jabong, where he served as SVP & CPTO, managing a team of over 800 people. He was instrumental in re-platforming Myntra’s technology stack and driving AI-based innovations in customer experience and fashion tech. He also co-founded Eclinic247, a consumer health-tech startup, and later exited via a strategic sale to Medlife.
His early career includes impactful roles at Snapdeal, Yahoo, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he held both engineering and senior leadership roles. He has also served as Chairperson of the Nasscom Deeptech Council and Board Member of HealthCare Global Enterprises, further showcasing his cross-sectoral expertise in product-led digital transformation.
This potential appointment comes at a strategic time for Reliance Retail, which is undergoing structural reforms and streamlining operations while recording ₹90,333 crore in Q3 FY24 revenues. Venugopal’s deep understanding of scalable tech platforms, AI-driven personalization, and P&L management could position RRVL for stronger digital integration and innovation-led retail growth.
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL)
RRVL is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited and the holding company of the retail businesses of Reliance. It operates India’s largest, fastest-growing, and most profitable retail business, with a portfolio spanning groceries, electronics, fashion, lifestyle, and pharmacy. RRVL aims to leverage technology, partnerships, and innovation to offer a transformative experience to Indian consumers across physical and digital touchpoints.
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