Former Softbank Managing Partner Lydia Jett Rejoins Flipkart Board, ETHRWorld

New Delhi: Lydia Jett, former managing partner of Softbank Investment Advisers, has rejoined the board of Flipkart, the e-commerce giant said on Monday. Jett had served on Flipkart’s board in 2017 but resigned after about a year.

“Flipkart Group … announced the appointment of Lydia Jett, a seasoned investment executive and former Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers, as a member of its board of directors, effective June 26, 2024,” the e-commerce firm said in a statement.

Jett, an American venture capitalist, has two decades of experience investing in and serving on the boards of market-leading consumer technology companies.

“I look forward to working with the rest of the management team to help the company navigate its next phase of growth. The e-commerce market in India is growing rapidly and promises great opportunities for continued innovation and value,” said Jett.

As founder and managing partner of Softbank Investment Advisors (SBIA), Jett led the global consumer internet and e-commerce sectors.

She served as an independent board member at Coupang, Ozon and Fanatics.

“Her extensive global experience and understanding of the consumer internet and e-commerce industry will add significant value to the Flipkart Group as we focus on creating positive customer impact and growth opportunities for businesses,” said Flipkart Group Board Member and CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy.