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Colors’ Raj Nayak to lead Indian delegation at AdAsia 2015
MUMBAI: Colors CEO Raj Nayak will lead the Indian delegation at AdAsia 2015 to be held from22-25 November in Taipei.
The announcement was made by The Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) chairman Pradeep Guha in the presence of AFAA vice-chairman Raymond So.
Guha said, “I am very pleased that Raj Nayak is leading the Indian delegation to AdAsia Taipei. It is a great opportunity for professionals from marketing advertising and the media to participate in Asia’s premier advertising event.”
The principle objective of AdAsia is to give Asian advertising a boost while showcasing that it is at par with international advertising standards. Every alternate year, the event is held at a different destination with Taipei being the host for the congress’ 2015 edition.
AdAsia is a platform that brings together prominent professionals from all over Asia as they get the opportunity to interact and exchange ideas. With top notch speakers from across the world who will not only talk business but also participate in informal get-togethers to foster a strong relationship, AdAsia is the must-visit event for the industry every year.
Nayak said, “I would like to thank my peers and colleagues in the industry and the industry body associations, who have found me worthy of this honour. AdAsia serves as the ideal platform to bring together like minded professionals to meet, network and share ideas on a global scale, helping in the overall growth and development of the community at large. I would urge my friends from the industry to try and send as many delegates from their organisation to represent India in its full strength.”
The Advertising Club chief operating officer Bipin R Pandit added, “AdAsia, a biennial event, is one of the most looked forward to event within the advertising community. With the Indian market evolving constantly, AdAsia serves as the perfect platform for industry leaders to come together to showcase Indian campaigns that have potential to create global impact. We are happy to have Raj Nayak lead the delegation in Taipei this year; his knowledge and expertise in the M&E industry is unparalleled and under his leadership, the very huge Indian delegation will surely emerge as the frontrunners at the congress.”
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Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
