Shemaroo Entertainment has announced the appointment of Ashish Gupta as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking a significant leadership transition at the company as it continues to strengthen its long-term growth strategy and financial operations.

According to a Shemaroo press release, Ashish Gupta will take over the role from Amit Haria, who is stepping down after spending 19 years with the company. During his tenure, Haria played a major role in overseeing Shemaroo’s financial and business affairs and was closely associated with several important milestones, including the company’s successful IPO listing in 2014. As part of the executive leadership team, he also contributed to the company’s strategic planning and financial management over the years.

In his new role, Ashish Gupta will lead Shemaroo’s financial and business functions. He brings more than 24 years of experience across industries such as Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Security Services, Travel, Education, and IT & ITES. His expertise spans finance leadership, strategic planning, business transformation, operational excellence, treasury management, and profitability enhancement.

Before joining Shemaroo Entertainment, Gupta served as CFO at BARC India, where he worked on strengthening governance frameworks, improving operational efficiencies, and leading automation initiatives. Over the course of his career, he has also held senior leadership roles at organisations including International SOS, Quatrro, and Kuoni Travels.

A qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Commerce graduate from Delhi University, Gupta has worked across India, Singapore, Korea, and Hong Kong, bringing strong international exposure and multicultural leadership experience to the role.

Commenting on the appointment, Hiren Gada, CEO of Shemaroo Entertainment, thanked Amit Haria for his long-standing contribution to the company and acknowledged his role in Shemaroo’s financial growth journey. Gada also welcomed Ashish Gupta, stating that his extensive cross-industry experience and strategic understanding would play a crucial role in strengthening Shemaroo’s financial ecosystem and supporting the company’s future expansion plans.

The appointment comes at a time when Shemaroo Entertainment is focusing on building a stronger leadership structure as it continues evolving into a future-ready media and entertainment company.