JioStar has announced the appointment of G R Arun Kumar as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), reinforcing the company’s senior leadership as it continues to scale its digital-first ambitions. Kumar brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial management and strategic leadership across multinational corporations and large Indian business groups.
He joins JioStar from the Welspun Group, where he served as Group CFO and Head of Strategy. During his tenure, he led key functions including finance, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and investor relations.
Over the course of his career, Kumar has held senior finance and leadership roles at prominent organisations such as Unilever, Vedanta, General Electric and OLA, gaining extensive experience across domestic and international markets.
At JioStar, Kumar will head the Finance and Commercial functions, working closely with the Board, chief executives and senior leadership team. His mandate will include driving sustainable growth, improving profitability, and strengthening long-term financial stability as the company advances its digital-led business strategy.
