Gurugram, Haryana, India, May 2026 — HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and a global leader in connected automotive technologies, today announced the appointment of Shekhar Datta as Sales Management Leader, Consumer Audio India. Based in Gurugram, Datta reports to Philippe Rinckenberger, Sales Management Global Market. In this role, he will lead the next phase of growth for HARMAN’s Consumer Audio business in India.
With over 15 years of experience scaling consumer businesses in India, Datta brings deep expertise in consumer electronics, premium omnichannel sales and market expansion. He has held leadership positions at OYO, Ola (Weddingz.in), Amazon India, Cummins India and Johnson & Johnson (Bangladesh).
“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,” said Philippe Rinckenberger, Sales Management Global Market, HARMAN. “His strategic vision and execution skills will strengthen our market presence and deliver exceptional experiences for Indian consumers.”
“I am thrilled to join HARMAN at this exciting juncture and lead the charge for our Consumer Audio growth in India,” said Shekhar Datta, Sales Management Leader, Consumer Audio 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 the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calcutta.
HARMAN is a global leader in Lifestyle Audio and Automotive technology. We create intelligent experiences that enrich people’s lives on the road, in their homes, on the stage, and everywhere in between. Our iconic audio brands — including JBL®, Harman Kardon®, AKG®, Bowers & Wilkins®, Denon®, and Marantz® — bring premium sound to consumers and audio/visual professionals worldwide. More than 50 million vehicles globally rely on HARMAN’s technologies to deliver safer, smarter, and more intuitive in-cabin experiences. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., HARMAN has approximately 26,000 employees around the world.
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