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Atul Jain takes helm as MD & CEO of Aptech Ltd.
Mumbai: Aptech Ltd. appoints Atul Jain as its new managing director & chief executive officer. Jain will drive Aptech’s strategic vision, focusing on sustainable growth and innovation to strengthen the brand’s legacy in an evolving market.
As MD & CEO, Jain will collaborate with the board to align Aptech’s operations with its core mission and values, emphasising integrity, creativity, and industry leadership. His efforts will center on shaping the company’s brand and outreach strategies to expand Aptech’s impact in vocational training.
“I am deeply honoured and grateful to the Board of Directors at Aptech Ltd. for this incredible opportunity. Leading Aptech at this critical juncture is both a privilege and a great responsibility. My focus will be on empowering our teams, fostering collaboration, and leading the charge towards operational excellence. Together, we will continue to innovate, adapt, and deliver exceptional value to all our stakeholders, ensuring Aptech not only meets its goals but defines the future of the industry.” Jain stated.
Jain, an IIT-Delhi and IIM-Calcutta alumnus, brings over three decades of experience across sales, marketing, operations, and strategy. Before Aptech, he held leadership roles at Orient Electric Ltd. and Samsung Electronics in India and Korea. His industry influence includes a tenure as chairman of CII’s Indian Fan Manufacturers Association and involvement with CEAMA and Delhi Management Association.
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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.
