JioStar has appointed seasoned finance leader G R Arun Kumar as its Chief Financial Officer, reinforcing the company’s focus on financial discipline and scalable growth as it sharpens its digital-first strategy.
In an internal note to employees, JioStar said Kumar will lead the company’s finance and commercial functions, working closely with the Board, CEOs and business heads to strengthen profitability, resilience and long-term value creation. The appointment comes at a time when the company is navigating rapid change across markets and platforms.
Kumar joins JioStar from the Welspun Group, where he served as Group CFO and Head of Strategy, overseeing finance, M&A, compliance and investor relations. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has held senior leadership roles across diverse organisations including Unilever, Vedanta, General Electric and Ola, gaining exposure to both Indian and global business environments.
Based in Mumbai, Kumar is expected to play a key role in building robust financial systems and insights to enable faster decision-making and sustained growth. JioStar said his appointment strengthens its leadership bench as it prepares for the next stage of expansion.