Venugopal Jeyandran Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd.'s President and CEO was appointed.

Jeyandran Venugopal, a senior executive from Flipkart, has been named President and CEO of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL) by Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL). In an effort to further accelerate growth in the fiercely competitive retail industry, India's largest retail conglomerate made the statement on December 3, 2025. This is a brand-new role that highlights RRVL's goal to implement an ambitious retail and omni-channel strategy and increase leadership depth.Background: Jeyandran Venugopal: Who Is He? In the Indian e-commerce industry, Jeyandran Venugopal is a well-known figure. He played a key role in growing the platform's operations and digital infrastructure while holding senior positions at Flipkart that were centred on technology, innovation, and customer experience. His move to Reliance Retail coincides with the company's rapid e-commerce expansion through JioMart, all the while preserving a robust offline retail presence in industries like fashion, electronics, luxury products, and grocery.Strategic Position in the Vision of RRVL Venugopal will collaborate closely with Isha Ambani, who leads RRVL's retail sector, in his capacity as President and CEO.

Among his responsibilities will include Overseeing omni-channel integration and digital transformation Promoting innovation in consumer interactions and the supply chain Improving offline and online operations through data-driven decision-making increasing urban penetration and extending RRVL's reach throughout tier 2 and tier 3 cities His appointment demonstrates Reliance's desire to directly compete with Amazon, Walmart-Flipkart, and Tata Neu by utilising cutting-edge technology and customer data intelligence in addition to size.Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL), the retail holding company of Reliance Industries, is the biggest retail player in India. Its varied portfolio includes Trends, JioMart, Ajio, Reliance Fresh, and Hamleys Strategic alliances with international companies such as Burberry, Jimmy Choo, and Tiffany Recent acquisitions in fashion, food retail, and e-commerce that demonstrate a hyper-growth approach RRVL continued to dominate the market in terms of both revenue and physical store network in FY2024–2025, reporting record revenues.