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Parag Milk Foods appoints Sumit Jain as president of finance
Mumbai: Parag Milk Foods Ltd, a manufacturer and marketer of dairy-FMCG products, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sumit Jain as president of finance. With an established presence as a key player in the dairy industry, this strategic move underscores Parag Milk Foods’ dedication to nurturing top-tier talent and fostering the next generation of leaders who will guide the company’s future success.
With an extensive background in financial management and a track record of success, Jain brings a wealth of expertise to the organization. A chartered accountant, Jain achieved All India Rank 18 in 2012 and All India Rank 22 in Cost Accountancy in 2013. He was twice recognized as one of India’s top 40 CA’s under the age of 40 by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Jain’s previous role as head of finance at Reliance Luxury Lifestyles (Reliance Brands) provided invaluable experience in leading financial strategies for over 30 luxury brands, including Armani, Jimmy Choo, Coach, Balenciaga, Michael Kors, and Bottega Veneta. He has also worked with Parle Agro, Britannia, and Bauli India Bakes.
In his new role, Jain will play a key role in driving the company towards new heights of financial success. His strategic vision and proven leadership capabilities will be pivotal in shaping the company’s financial strategies and ensuring sustainable growth.
Commenting on the appointment, Devendra Shah said, “We are pleased to welcome Sumit Jain to our team as President of Finance. His exceptional track record and expertise in financial management will be instrumental in guiding our company towards achieving our strategic goals. We look forward to working together with Jain to accomplish new milestones and drive continued success for Parag Milk Foods.”
Jain expressed his enthusiasm for joining Parag Milk Foods, stating, “I am honoured to be part of the journey with Parag Milk Foods and excited to contribute to its financial success. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Parag Milk Foods and leveraging our collective strengths to achieve our objectives.
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Faber-Castell India appoints Sunaina Haldar as director – marketing
With stints at Tata, SleepyCat and ADF Foods under her belt, Haldar is primed to redraw Faber-Castell’s brand story
MUMBAI: Faber-Castell India has poached Sunaina Haldar from ADF Foods, appointing her director – marketing as the German stationery brand looks to muscle up in a category that is rapidly reinventing itself around creativity and self-expression.
Haldar hit the ground running. “My first couple of weeks have been incredibly energising, understanding consumers, visiting markets, engaging with retailers and immersing myself into the world of Faber-Castell Group,” she said.
She arrives with considerable firepower. At ADF Foods, Haldar ran marketing across India and international markets for a portfolio spanning Ashoka, Aeroplane, Camel and ADF Soul. Before that, she was vice-president – marketing at direct-to-consumer mattress brand SleepyCat, where she helmed brand, content and performance marketing. Her résumé also includes a stint leading marketing, new product development and CRM for Tata SmartFoodz at Tata Consumer Products, no small proving ground.
Between corporate roles, Haldar also operated as a fractional CMO for early-stage startups, building marketing strategy and operational structures from scratch, a signal that she knows how to move fast with limited resources.
With 18 years straddling FMCG, D2C and the startup world, Haldar now takes the reins at a brand that has long owned the classroom but is clearly hungry for the living room. In a stationery market where the pencil has become a lifestyle statement, Faber-Castell has picked someone who knows exactly how to sell that story.
