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Sambhaav Media snags Sanjay Gaur as chief marketing officer
MUMBAI: Ahmedabad-based Sambhaav Media has roped in Sanjay Gaur as its new chief marketing officer, a move that’s set to inject a hefty dose of experience into the company’s senior management. Gaur, a seasoned marketing veteran, boasts a whopping 33 years in the trenches, handling everything from FMCG to FM radio.
Gaur has had stints in business operations, project management, market development, and channel marketing. He’s also got a knack for the creative side, conceptualising and managing projects for clients across the media, consumables, and durables industries. It’s a proper marketing medley.
Sambhaav Media, known for its diverse portfolio including Top FM, VTV News, Abhiyaan, VTV Gujarati, and Sambhaav Metro, is clearly hoping Gaur’s experience will give them a competitive edge. He’s also got a background in handling distribution networks and infrastructure building, which could prove handy as the company looks to expand
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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.
