Amar Nagaram
Amar Nagaram | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | University of Kentucky |
| Occupation | Technology entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Title | Founder & CEO, Virgio |
Amar Nagaram is an Indian technology entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Virgio, a fashion technology company based in Bangalore.[1] He previously served as CEO of the online fashion retailer Myntra from 2019 to 2021, and held senior leadership roles at Flipkart.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Amar Nagaram was born in Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[3] Nagaram earned a Master’s degree in computer science from the University of Kentucky in the United States.[4]
Career
[edit]Early career and Flipkart
[edit]Nagaram began his professional career in the United States, working as an engineer at Lexmark International, followed by a role as an application architect at CNA Surety.[4] In 2012, he returned to India to join Flipkart, where he took on various roles in engineering and product leadership. He later became Senior Vice President, heading the team responsible for Flipkart's mobile and web platforms.[5] By 2018, he was serving as Vice President for the company's consumer shopping experience.[6][7]
Myntra
[edit]In January 2019, following Walmart's acquisition of Flipkart, Nagaram was appointed CEO of Myntra, succeeding Ananth Narayanan.[8] His tenure involved closer integration of Myntra into the Flipkart Group. He stepped down from the position in December 2021.[7]
Virgio
[edit]In 2022, Nagaram founded Virgio. The company operates in the fashion technology space, focusing on applying digital tools to areas such as design, production, and sustainability.[9] In December 2022, Virgio raised approximately $37 million in a Series A funding round led by Prosus Ventures, Accel, and Alpha Wave Global. As of 2024, Nagaram continues to serve as the company's CEO.[10]
Other roles
[edit]In 2021, he was appointed as a special advisor to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD),[11] the administrative trust that manages the Tirupati Venkateswara Temple.[3][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ex-Myntra CEO's start-up Virgio to pivot after raising $37 million". BusinessLine. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Nandy, Madhurima (2021-10-22). "Myntra CEO Nagaram calls it quits". mint. Archived from the original on 2022-08-18. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b Raghavan, Sandeep (2021-12-31). "Andhra Pradesh: Amar Nagaram assumes charge as advisor to TTD". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b "Amar Nagaram - IRec". www.irec.asia. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Salvi, Ajinkya (25 October 2021). "People Matters - Interstitial Site — People Matters". www.peoplematters.in. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Asoodani, Karishma (2021-10-23). "Myntra's Amar Nagaram steps down as CEO after 3 years, plans to launch his own venture - BusinessToday". Business Today. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b Nandy, Madhurima (22 October 2021). "Myntra CEO Amar Nagaram steps down". VCCircle. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Kondalamahanty, Aditya (2019-01-21). "Flipkart Appoints New Head For Myntra-Jabong's Fashion, Lifestyle Units: Report". Inc42 Media. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Goel, Pallavi (August 27, 2024). "Virgio eyes house of brands strategy; plans offline foray - ET Retail". ETRetail.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Ex-Myntra CEO's start-up Virgio to pivot after raising $37 million". BusinessLine. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Raghavan, Sandeep (2021-09-30). "Flipkart and Myntra CEOs promise to explore growth prospects in Andhra Pradesh". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Myntra CEO is now TTD advisor". The Hindu. 2021-12-31. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-26.