Mumbai: HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced the appointment of Shekhar Datta as Sales Management Leader, Consumer Audio India.
Based in Gurugram, Datta will report to Philippe Rinckenberger and will be responsible for leading the next phase of growth for HARMAN’s Consumer Audio business in India.
Datta brings over 15 years of experience across consumer businesses, consumer electronics, omnichannel sales, and market expansion. Prior to joining HARMAN, he held leadership roles at OYO, Ola through Weddingz.in, Amazon India, Cummins India, and Johnson & Johnson in Bangladesh.
Commenting on the appointment, Philippe Rinckenberger, Sales Management Global Market, HARMAN, said, “Shekhar’s proven track record in driving growth across diverse consumer sectors makes him the ideal leader to accelerate our Consumer Audio momentum in India. His strategic vision and execution skills will strengthen our market presence and deliver exceptional experiences for Indian consumers.”
Speaking on his new role, Shekhar Datta, Sales Management Leader, Consumer Audio India, said, “I am thrilled to join HARMAN at this exciting juncture and lead the charge for our Consumer Audio growth in India. Drawing on my experience in premium consumer electronics and omnichannel strategies, I look forward to expanding HARMAN’s footprint and bringing innovative audio solutions to music lovers across the country.”
Datta holds a PGDM from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Calcutta.
