HARMAN Names Shekhar Datta To Head Consumer Audio Growth In India

HARMAN, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has appointed Shekhar Datta as Sales Management Leader for its Consumer Audio business in India.

Based out of Gurugram, Datta will oversee the next phase of growth for HARMAN’s consumer audio operations in the country and will report to Philippe Rinckenberger, Sales Management Global Market.

Datta brings over 15 years of experience across consumer-focused businesses, with expertise spanning consumer electronics, omnichannel sales, business expansion and market strategy.

Before joining HARMAN, he held leadership positions at organisations including OYO, Amazon, Cummins India, Johnson & Johnson Bangladesh and Ola-owned Weddingz.in.

Commenting on the appointment, Philippe Rinckenberger 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.”

He added that Datta’s strategic vision and execution capabilities are expected to further strengthen HARMAN’s market presence and consumer experience in the country.

Speaking on his new role, Shekhar Datta said he looks forward to expanding HARMAN’s footprint in India and bringing innovative audio solutions to consumers across the market.

Datta holds a PGDM from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Calcutta.

The appointment comes at a time when India continues to emerge as a major growth market for premium consumer electronics and connected audio products, driven by increasing digital consumption and evolving lifestyle preferences.