Shemaroo Entertainment appoints Ashish Gupta as CFO as Amit Haria exits after 19 years

MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment has appointed Ashish Gupta as its new chief financial officer, marking a leadership transition at the company’s finance helm after nearly two decades.

Gupta takes over from Amit Haria, who is stepping down after a 19-year stint with the company to pursue personal ambitions. Haria played a key role in overseeing Shemaroo’s financial and business operations during a period that included the company’s public listing in 2014.

Over the years, Haria was closely involved in strategic and financial planning and was considered a core member of the executive leadership team, helping strengthen the company’s financial systems and long-term business planning.

In his new role, Gupta will oversee Shemaroo’s financial and business affairs as the company continues its push towards becoming a future-ready media and entertainment organisation.

Before joining Shemaroo, Gupta served as CFO at BARC India, where he led governance improvements, automation initiatives and operational efficiency measures. His career spans more than 24 years across industries including media and entertainment, healthcare, security services, travel, education and IT-enabled services.

He has also held senior leadership positions at International SOS, Quatrro and Kuoni Travels.

A qualified chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a commerce graduate from Delhi University, Gupta has worked across India, Singapore, Korea and Hong Kong. He is known for his experience in financial strategy, treasury management, process transformation and operational leadership.

Shemaroo Entertainment chief executive officer Hiren Gada said, “I would like to thank Amit Haria for his invaluable contribution to Shemaroo. Amit has been an integral part of the company’s journey and has been closely associated with our financial growth and evolution. We are grateful for his commitment and wish him the very best for the future.”

He added, “As Shemaroo continues to evolve into a future-ready organization, we are delighted to welcome Ashish Gupta at an important phase of our growth journey. His extensive experience across diverse industries, combined with his strong strategic and operational acumen, will play a key role in strengthening our financial ecosystem and supporting the company’s next phase of growth.”

The appointment comes at a time when media companies are increasingly sharpening their focus on operational efficiency and financial discipline while navigating a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.