In a significant move, Ayyappan Rajagopal, Chief Executive Officer of Cleartrip and a key figure in the Walmart-backed Flipkart Group, revealed on Thursday that he will be departing from the conglomerate after dedicating 11 years to various roles within the organization.
Rajagopal took to his LinkedIn account to share the news, expressing gratitude for his extensive journey within the Flipkart ecosystem. “After 11 years, 10 Big Billion days, 7 different roles, 3 very different companies (Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip), the time has come for me to bid adieu to the Flipkart group — the OG of the startup ecosystem in the country,” he announced.
Reflecting on his diverse experiences, Rajagopal stated, “From the day I stepped in to onboard the first seller on the marketplace to the last day of figuring out how to offer the best experience for a traveler, the journey has been so fulfilling and enriching.”
While bidding farewell to Flipkart, Rajagopal unveiled plans for his next venture in the consumer tech space. “Me leaving the Flipkart group, which has been my home for the last 11 years and starting up is my own independent decision since I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur and I feel the time is right to do it now,” he declared.
Sharing insights into his entrepreneurial pursuit, Rajagopal mentioned, “It will be in the consumer tech space and it’s something that I’m super passionate about solving, and I believe it’s a massive problem that’s not solved yet.”
During his tenure at Flipkart, Rajagopal climbed the ranks, starting as a senior manager in the marketplace business, particularly as the head of electronics. His journey saw promotions to Senior Vice President at Flipkart, Chief Business Officer at Myntra, and finally, assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer at Cleartrip.
This departure marks the end of an era for Rajagopal within the Flipkart Group, but it signals the beginning of an exciting new chapter as he gears up to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape in the dynamic field of consumer tech.
