Kannan Ganesan joins Myntra as chief financial officer

MUMBAI: Myntra has added a new thread to its leadership fabric with the appointment of Kannan Ganesan as its chief financial officer, bringing on board a finance veteran with over two decades of experience across global and Indian markets.

Before taking on the top finance role at Myntra, Ganesan served as vice president at Flipkart, where he spent more than five years shaping financial strategy and driving business efficiency across sales and customer development functions.

A seasoned professional, Ganesan’s career spans nearly 17 years at Unilever and Hindustan Unilever, where he held diverse leadership positions across India, Singapore, and the United States. From leading financial controls and audits to overseeing analytics and reporting across multiple regions, he built a reputation for precision, strategic clarity, and business foresight.

Starting his career as a business leadership trainee at Hindustan Unilever, Ganesan steadily rose through the ranks, taking on roles in factory operations, FP&A, and regional finance. His journey from  factory floors in Chhindwara to global boardrooms reflects a rare blend of operational and strategic acumen.

At Myntra, Ganesan is expected to play a key role in driving financial planning, governance, and innovation as the fashion e-commerce leader continues to expand its digital and omnichannel presence.

With his sharp financial sense and deep understanding of consumer businesses, Myntra’s latest appointment signals a well-tailored move to strengthen its growth narrative and keep its numbers as stylish as its fashion lineup.