JioStar Appoints G R Arun Kumar as Chief Financial Officer

By siliconindia | Monday, 15 December 2025, 12:37 Hrs

G R Arun Kumar has assumed charge as Chief Financial Officer of JioStar, strengthening the company’s senior leadership team.
He brings nearly 30 years of experience across finance, strategy, and operations, with a strong track record in large and complex organizations.
The appointment supports JioStar’s focus on disciplined capital allocation, financial agility, and sustainable long-term growth.

JioStar has named G R Arun Kumar as its new Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company sharpens its focus on financial discipline, agility, and long-term growth. The appointment was announced by Vice Chairman Uday Shankar.

Arun Kumar brings nearly three decades of experience across finance, strategy, and operations. In his new role, he will oversee JioStar’s finance and commercial functions and work closely with the board, chief executives, and senior leaders to support profitability, growth, and strong financial governance.

Before joining JioStar, Arun Kumar served as Group Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy at the Welspun Group. There, he managed key areas including financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and investor relations, playing a central role in driving strategic initiatives across the group.

Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at several global and Indian organizations, including Unilever, Vedanta, General Electric, and OLA. These roles gave him wide exposure to diverse industries and markets in India and abroad, strengthening his expertise in managing large, complex businesses.

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JioStar said Arun Kumar’s appointment comes at an important phase as the company looks to balance growth with financial resilience. His experience in building scalable financial frameworks and aligning strategy with execution is expected to support the company’s long-term objectives.

With this leadership addition, JioStar aims to reinforce its focus on operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and sustained value creation in a competitive environment.