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Oil India Appoints Rupam Barua as New CFO

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Oil India Limited , a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Government of India, has announced the appointment of Rupam Barua as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The decision was confirmed by the company’s board of directors during a meeting held on June 28, 2024. Barua, currently serving as the Executive Director of Finance & Accounts, will officially assume his new role on July 1, 2024. With over 32 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Barua is a seasoned professional. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in finance and has been with Oil India since October 1991. Throughout his tenure, Barua has been instrumental in various strategic initiatives, including the establishment of an overseas project in Gabon. His extensive experience in policy-making, regulatory functions, and financial management has been a significant asset to the company. Barua's appointment follows the superannuation of Haris...

Janak Malkani Joins WeWork India as Head of Managed Office and West Region Sales Lead

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WeWork India has appointed Janak Malkani as the Head of Managed Office for India and Sales Lead for the West region. Malkani's deep market knowledge, strategic vision, and extensive experience are expected to drive WeWork India's Managed Office offerings to new heights. Malkani brings an 18-year career in Indian real estate, most recently serving as Executive Director of CBRE's Advisory & Transaction Services in Mumbai. His previous roles include positions at Cushman & Wakefield, Knight Frank, and Indiaproperties.com. He has played a significant role in the India expansion plans of international retailers like Walmart and DeBeers, demonstrating his ability to build trust and deliver results. Karan Virwani, CEO of WeWork India, expressed excitement about Malkani joining the team. He noted that WeWork India is building a full-stack solution platform and that the Managed Office vertical is gaining momentum. Virwani believes that Malkani's extensive experience and...

Shailly Bhanot Joins Q2 as Vice President of Human Resources for India

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Q2 , a prominent financial experience company, has named Shailly Bhanot as the new Vice President of Human Resources for its India operations. In this role, Bhanot will focus on transforming the company's culture and strengthening its financial institutions by fostering strong and diverse communities. She shared her excitement about the new position in a LinkedIn post. Bhanot brings over 18 years of experience to Q2, having previously served as Director of HR at Intel Corporation from 2019 to 2024. Her extensive career includes significant roles at Honeywell, Amdocs, WNS Global Services, and Citifinancial, providing her with a wealth of expertise in human resources and organizational development. Bhanot began her career in 2005 as an Assistant Manager at Citifinancial. In 2007, she transitioned to WNS Global Services as a Senior Executive-HR, and three years later, she joined Amdocs as a Senior Specialist in Organizational Development (OD). Her longest tenure was at Honeywell, whe...

Aparna Purohit Appointed as CEO of Aamir Khan Productions

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Aamir Khan Productions has announced the appointment of Aparna Purohit as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Purohit, who previously served as the Head of India & Southeast Asia Originals at Amazon Prime Video , brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Aamir Khan Productions shared the news of Purohit's appointment through a social media post, welcoming her to the team. Purohit's tenure at Amazon Prime Video spanned eight years, where she made significant contributions to the company's success. She joined Amazon Prime Video in January 2016 as the Head of Creative Development and was promoted to Head of India Originals in April 2019. Her role was further expanded in November 2022 to include Southeast Asia, underscoring her exceptional leadership and vision in the media industry. Before her impactful tenure at Amazon, Purohit was associated with several notable companies. She worked with Cinestaan Film Company, Mumbai Mantra Media, and Mahindra ...

Meeru Gupta Appointed Head of Legal at Bata India

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Bata India has appointed Meeru Gupta as Head of Legal, leveraging her extensive legal expertise spanning more than twenty years across various markets in India. Previously, Gupta served as the General Counsel at Varun Beverages and held the role of Director of Legal and Compliance at Philips India, where she directed key legal strategies and decision-making processes. Gunjan Shah , MD & CEO of Bata India, expressed confidence in Gupta's appointment, highlighting its significance in advancing Bata India's commitment to excellence. Shah emphasized Gupta's strategic legal acumen and anticipated her effective navigation of legal landscapes to foster business growth. He also underscored Gupta's dedication to mentoring and empowering others, welcoming her warmly into the Bata Family. https://cxolanes.com/others/meeru-gupta-appointed-head-of-legal-at-bata-india/

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Top 10 Women Pioneers in HR

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India's corporate landscape has witnessed a significant transformation over the years, with women taking up pivotal roles in various industries. Today, we celebrate some of the most influential women in HR who have been instrumental in shaping the human resource strategies of leading organizations in India. Their stories are not just about breaking the glass ceiling but also about setting new benchmarks in leadership, diversity, and inclusion. 1. Aarti Srivastava, CHRO, Capgemini India Aarti Srivastava was appointed as the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) for Capgemini in India on June 1, 2022. With over two decades of expertise in human resources, she has excelled in areas such as organization design, employee experience, and leadership development. Aarti has previously served as the CHRO for Business Services GBL at Capgemini and held leadership roles in HR at FIS and Deutsche Bank. She holds an MPM degree from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management and certifications in S...

Ram Dwivedi Appointed as Trintech's Country Manager for India

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Trintech , a global leader in cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, is expanding its footprint in India with a new center in Bengaluru. This addition complements existing facilities in Noida and Pune, signaling Trintech's commitment to growth and innovation in the region. Ram Dwivedi has been appointed as the Country Manager for India to lead this strategic initiative. Darren Heffernan, CEO of Trintech, welcomed Ram Dwivedi's appointment, highlighting his leadership as pivotal to driving the Bengaluru center's success. The expansion underscores Trintech's investment in India's talent pool and its mission to deliver top-tier reconciliation and financial close solutions. Sunil Padiyar, Trintech's Chief Technology Officer, emphasized the significance of Ram's role in advancing financial technology innovation. The new Bengaluru center is expected to strengthen research and development capabilities and foster a culture of collaboration...