Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced the appointment of Anupama Priyadarshini to its team as senior vice president – corporate governance, risk and compliance, and investor relations.
According to the company, Priyadarshini will play a crucial role in elevating the governance, risk management, compliance and investor relations within the ONDC network.
Talking about the appointment, T Koshy, MD and CEO, ONDC, said, “The ONDC team is delighted to welcome Anupama onboard. With her vast experience and proven expertise across diverse sectors, notably her instrumental roles at IKEA, Tata Steel and PepsiCo, we are confident that she will be a key asset in enhancing ONDC’s commitment to corporate governance, risk management, compliance and investor relations. We anticipate the valuable contributions she will bring as we continue to strengthen our commitment to excellence and responsible business practices within the ONDC Network.”
With a career spanning 25 years, Priyadarshini has demonstrated her expertise in various sectors including retail, steel manufacturing, and beverages. She has spent 14 years with IKEA, serving as the CFO, business navigation manager and director for IKEA Supply, South Asia.
Prior to her tenure with IKEA, she made contributions to Tata Steel’s growth strategy, concentrating on enhancing its cost competitiveness on a global scale. She also had a brief stint with PepsiCo, where she was responsible for overseeing capital investments within the Indian beverages market.
“I’m happy to be a part of ONDC, which aims to make digital commerce more inclusive and accessible on a large scale for the country. By assuming the responsibilities of my new role, I foresee a tremendous opportunity to be a part of the evolutionary journey of a democratic ecommerce ecosystem. ONDC’s focus on leveraging digital public infrastructure to benefit the masses through innovation and technology mirrors my values,” Anupama Priyadarshini added.
Beyond her corporate role, she has served as a visiting faculty member at institutions, including XIM University, MDI Gurgaon, and IRMA.