Priyanka Waghre joins Flipkart as Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Flipkart has appointed Priyanka Waghre as Senior Director, Corporate Communications, bringing back a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience across technology, retail and consumer-focused businesses.

Waghre shared the news of her appointment through a LinkedIn post. Most recently, Waghre was part of Eli Lilly and Company’s corporate communications team, where she contributed to the company’s communications efforts and witnessed the role the organisation plays in advancing healthcare outcomes in India and across international markets.

Reflecting on her experience at Eli Lilly, she wrote, “I’m grateful for the leaders and colleagues I had the privilege of working with, and for the friendships that made my time there truly special.”

Expressing excitement about her return to Flipkart, Waghre noted that she is rejoining the organisation at a transformative period for India’s e-commerce sector, which continues to generate economic opportunities, support entrepreneurship and improve access to products and services for millions of consumers nationwide.

Over the course of her career, Waghre has held communications leadership roles at several prominent organisations, including Meta, Myntra, Infosys and Mindtree. With nearly two decades of experience, she has built expertise in reputation management, crisis communications and strategic storytelling, helping both global enterprises and emerging businesses strengthen their brand narratives and stakeholder engagement.