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CEAT appoints Amit Tolani as vice president – marketing
MUMBAI: CEAT Ltd., a leading Indian tyre manufacturer, has appointed Amit Tolani as vice president–marketing. Tolani will be based out of CEAT’s headquarters in Mumbai and will be responsible for spearheading the marketing initiatives of the company.
Tolani has been with CEAT for over 13 years and has experience in domains like aftermarket sales, supply chain, strategy, and strategic OEM partnerships. Before becoming vice president-marketing, he led CEAT’s OEM business, which included sales and business development. He also has experience in the field of International business and has managed CEAT businesses across the America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South East Asia.
Commenting on his appointment, CEAT Ltd COO Arnab Banerjee said, “We are delighted to have Mr. Tolani as the newest member to spearhead our marketing organization. He has played a significant role in CEAT’s growth journey. I am confident that his rich experience across various business verticals will prove to be an asset in achieving the vision of our company.”
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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.
