Mumbai: Warner Music India has announced the appointment of Vikram Kulkarni as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), further reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its footprint across India and South Asia.
With over 17 years of experience across financial leadership, strategic business partnering, and governance, Vikram brings deep expertise from both global and Indian enterprises. His appointment is expected to enhance regional collaboration within Warner Music’s APAC operations, contributing to the company’s vision of taking Indian music to a wider global audience.
Prior to joining Warner Music India, Vikram served as Finance Controller at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he partnered with the India & South Asia leadership team to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. His earlier roles at Ernst & Young and Welspun Group further strengthened his expertise in financial reporting, audit, tax, and business performance management.
Commenting on his new role, Vikram Kulkarni, CFO, Warner Music India, said, “I’m honoured to join Warner Music India during such a dynamic and pivotal time for the Indian and South Asian music markets. The company’s artist-first approach and bold vision for the future of music in India and South Asia is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with the talented team to build sustainable growth, strengthen financial governance, empower creativity, and contribute to the company’s continued success in this high-potential market.”
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Jay Mehta, Managing Director, Warner Music India & SAARC, added, “Vikram brings a rare combination of financial expertise, strategic insight, and leadership experience that aligns perfectly with Warner Music India’s growth ambitions. I am confident that Vikram will play an instrumental role in enabling our teams, empowering creativity, and steering the company toward sustainable success in this dynamic market.”
