Warner Music India has appointed Vikram Kulkarni as Chief Financial Officer, further strengthening its leadership bench as the company continues to expand its presence across India and South Asia. Kulkarni joins with more than 17 years of experience across finance, governance and strategy roles in global and Indian organisations.
Before joining Warner Music India, Kulkarni served as Finance Controller at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he worked closely with the India and South Asia leadership team on growth and operational efficiency initiatives. His prior experience spans Ernst & Young and Welspun Group, across financial reporting, audit, taxation and business performance management.
“I’m honoured to join Warner Music India during such a dynamic and pivotal time for the Indian and South Asian music markets,” Kulkarni said. “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.”
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.”
The appointment comes as Warner Music continues to build its footprint in the region, signalling increased collaboration across APAC markets, and a focus on scaling local talent and global opportunities for Indian music.
