Myntra has announced the appointment of Govindraj MK as its chief human resource officer (CHRO), effective from 1 March 2024. Myntra, the Indian e-commerce company, is dedicated to making fashion and lifestyle products easily accessible to everyone.
With over 22 years of extensive experience in the realm of human resources, Govindraj has demonstrated his leadership skills across various high-growth organisations and diverse geographical landscapes.
Throughout his career, Govindraj has successfully led large teams, playing a pivotal role in shaping organisational cultures that foster the optimal development of employee potential. Holding key HR leadership positions in India, Singapore (APAC region) and Dubai (Middle East region), he has consistently been a valued member of senior leadership teams, serving as both an influencer and a trusted advisor.
Before joining Myntra, Govindraj worked at Flipkart for almost five years. He started at Flipkart in 2019 as VP human resources, focusing on supply chain and leadership hiring. Later, he became the VP human resources for the technology group and Cleartrip. Currently, he holds the position of VP human resources for the technology group, overseeing people tech and analytics.
Govindraj began his career in 1999 as an HR executive at Cognizant Technology Solutions. After that, he spent almost seven years at Oracle Singapore, starting as the deputy manager for HR in product development and eventually becoming the director-HR in sales and business in the APAC region.
Between 2010 and 2012, he worked at NBC Universal as the director of HR for the APAC region. Following that, he joined Jones Lang LaSalle and served as the head of HR, corporate solutions in the APAC region for five years. Afterward, he spent over a year at DAMAC Properties as an HR leader, global sales business.
Govindraj holds a Master of Arts in Social Work (MSSW), specialising in personnel management and industrial relations, from the University of Madras. He also completed his Bachelor of Arts from Madras Christian College, University of Madras.