Myntra, one of India’s leading fashion, beauty, and lifestyle e-commerce platforms, has appointed Kannan Ganesan as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking a key addition to its leadership team. With more than 20 years of experience spanning global consumer goods and e-commerce industries, Kannan will steer Myntra’s financial strategy and operations, focusing on sustainable growth, profitability, and innovation in an increasingly competitive digital retail landscape.
Before joining Myntra, Kannan served as Vice President at Flipkart, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening strategic planning, financial governance, and resource optimization. His contributions were instrumental in driving business performance and operational efficiency for one of India’s largest and most successful digital marketplaces.
Kannan’s extensive career includes a distinguished stint at Hindustan Unilever and Unilever, where he held several senior finance leadership positions across India, Singapore, and the United States. During his time with the company, he built deep expertise in areas such as audit, mergers and acquisitions, reporting, and financial management, helping to shape the financial frameworks that supported Unilever’s global operations.
A Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Kannan brings a strong foundation in financial discipline, coupled with a strategic outlook shaped by years of cross-functional and cross-market experience. His analytical mindset, business acumen, and global perspective are expected to enhance Myntra’s ability to adapt swiftly to evolving market conditions while maintaining a sharp focus on long-term profitability.
In his new capacity as CFO, Kannan Ganesan will lead efforts to reinforce Myntra’s financial agility and operational excellence, supporting the company’s mission to deliver unparalleled value to customers and partners. His appointment underscores Myntra’s continued focus on strengthening its leadership team to navigate the next phase of digital commerce evolution.
With his proven track record of financial leadership and strategic foresight, Kannan Ganesan is poised to play a central role in advancing Myntra’s growth and innovation agenda, further solidifying its position as a frontrunner in India’s e-commerce ecosystem.
