Country Head, Amazon Music India
Ex Spotify, Apple, McKinsey
Rishabh Gupta Shaping the Future of Music Streaming in India
Rishabh Gupta is a leading figure in India’s digital music ecosystem, currently serving as Country Head for Amazon Music India. In this role, he oversees strategy, operations, product, marketing, programming, content, licensing, and artist/label relations, driving initiatives that expand the platform’s footprint across India’s regional markets while enabling local artists to reach global audiences. His vision centers on creating culturally diverse, fandom-driven experiences that redefine music consumption in India.
Current Role: Driving Amazon Music India’s Strategy & Growth
Before joining Amazon Music, Rishabh was Associate Director of Strategy & Business Development at Spotify, where he played a key role in shaping the company’s India strategy, forging strategic partnerships, and guiding market development during a period of rapid growth. At Apple, he worked in the Strategy and Partnerships team, leading initiatives to scale affordability programs and deepen the company’s presence in India.
Career Journey: From McKinsey Consulting to Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music
Rishabh began his career in management consulting with McKinsey & Company and Monitor Deloitte, advising clients across banking, consumer tech, and media on digital transformation, product growth, and operational strategy. He also gained early experience at Goldman Sachs in business process design and large-scale technology implementation.
Rishabh Gupta Background: Education, Investing, and Personal Pursuits
He holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering from NIT Trichy and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi. With a unique combination of strategic insight, executional expertise, and content-led innovation, Rishabh bridges analytical thinking and creative vision in India’s digital media landscape.
Angel Investor & Advisor in India’s Startup Ecosystem
Beyond his corporate leadership, Rishabh is an active angel investor and advisor in India’s startup ecosystem, with a focus on consumer internet, digital media, and content-tech ventures. He is recognized as a forward-thinking voice on the future of streaming, creator-platform dynamics, and the evolving economics of media.
Outside of work, Rishabh is a sports enthusiast, an avid traveler, and a dedicated father of two. His personal pursuits reflect a commitment to balance, well-being, and lifelong learning, underscoring the holistic approach he brings to his professional life.
Rishabh Gupta is an emerging voice in India’s music and digital content space, shaping conversations at the intersection of music, culture, and technology in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
