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JioStar appoints G R Arun Kumar as chief financial officer
MUMBAI: JioStar has named G R Arun Kumar as its new chief financial officer, bringing on board a leader whose career reads like a masterclass in modern finance.
With nearly three decades of experience across global majors and Indian conglomerates, Arun steps into the role at a time when speed, sharp decision-making and financial discipline matter more than ever. His appointment signals JioStar’s intent to stay nimble while scaling fast in a dynamic digital landscape.
As CFO, Arun will lead the company’s finance and commercial functions, working closely with the board, CEOs and business heads to drive growth, profitability and long-term value. His mandate goes beyond the numbers. He is expected to strengthen financial systems, sharpen insights and ensure the organisation can move quickly without losing balance.
Arun joins JioStar from the Welspun Group, where he served as group CFO and head of strategy, overseeing finance, planning, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and investor relations. Earlier stints at Unilever, Vedanta, General Electric and OLA have given him a broad, hands-on view of strategy, operations and stakeholder management across India and international markets.
Based in Mumbai, Arun lives with his wife and two daughters. As JioStar positions itself firmly as a digital-first organisation, his arrival adds both experience and momentum to the journey ahead.
With Arun at the financial helm, JioStar is clearly setting its sights on growth with agility, discipline and a steady hand on the wheel.
