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The Advertising Club announces the nominees for Marquees 2018
MUMBAI: The Advertising Club today announced the nominees for Sector Awards of Marquees 2018.
Marquees, the foremost of all awards organized by The Advertising Club, celebrates excellence in marketing. Marquees 2018 is presented by Zee and powered by Colors and Republic TV.
Brands from twelve different sectors ranging from Auto (both 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers), Durables, Life Insurance, Banking, E-commerce, Handsets, FMCG (Foods, beverages, household and personal care) and Telecom Service Providers will compete for Marquees 2018, an award that recognises creativity and effectiveness in marketing.
The list of nominees for Marquees 2018 are as follows:
A three-step evaluation process of shortlisting, assimilation and selection basis product performance, presence and reach, promotions and the performance of the brand make the winner of each category a true ‘Marquee’. Each of the nominees are trailblazers in their respective sectors and have made an indelible mark on industry.
Apart from these twelve categories, there are also five special awards to be given out to brands which have gone beyond the call of duty. Efforts by some of these brands have benefited the sector as a whole, while some others have created a whole new sector. This year’s special awards are being awarded under – Breathing new life into a category; Creating a global impact; Re-imagining for the better; Carving out a niche and Digital media property of the year.
The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the St. Regis, Mumbai on August 29, 2018.
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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.
