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Club Mahindra onboards Megalodon as its AI creative tech partner
Mumbai: In a move set to redefine creative marketing in the hospitality sector, Club Mahindra, the flagship brand of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), has announced a strategic partnership with Megalodon, India’s leading AI Creative Tech company. This collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence to enhance Club Mahindra’s creative output and marketing reach, setting new standards for customer engagement and brand visibility.
Club Mahindra, a leader in the Indian hospitality sector aims to harness the power of AI to create personalised, immersive, and memorable experiences for its members in the digital domain.
Expressing her enthusiasm about the partnership, Megalodon founder Rashi Agarwal said, “Collaborating with Club Mahindra allows us to showcase the transformative potential of AI in the hospitality industry. We are excited to bring our innovative solutions to such a respected brand and look forward to achieving remarkable outcomes together.”
Since the inception of the partnership, Megalodon has been instrumental in revolutionizing Club Mahindra’s marketing campaigns. The collaboration has focused on the development of AI-driven creative assets, including static and video campaigns that resonate deeply with the target audience. These AI-powered creatives have significantly boosted brands digital presence.
Megalodon co-founder & chief creative officer Sahid SK added, “AI is revolutionizing the way brands connect with their audiences. Through this partnership, we aim to set new benchmarks in customer interaction and satisfaction within the travel sector. Our AI-driven creatives are designed to captivate and engage, creating unforgettable experiences for Club Mahindra’s members.”
This partnership is a testament to Club Mahindra’s commitment to innovation and excellence in delivering unparalleled vacation experiences. As Megalodon continues to integrate advanced AI technologies into their creative processes, both companies are dedicated to exploring new possibilities and driving sustained growth in the hospitality industry.
Megalodon, under the leadership of Rashi Agarwal and Sahid SK, is renowned for its innovative integration of AI with creative technologies. Rashi Agarwal, with 17 years of expertise in marketing and communications, and Sahid SK, India’s top AI creator, has consistently pioneered solutions that transform brand communication and engagement strategies.
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Boeing appoints Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering function
Seasoned finance leader to steer budgets and strategy across global centres
BENGALURU: Boeing’s finance cockpit has a new pilot, and he is no stranger to turbulence or transformation. Boeing has appointed Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering, placing him at the centre of financial strategy for its worldwide engineering and technology operations.
Based in Bengaluru, Barun steps into a role that is as expansive as it is critical. He will serve as the primary finance lead for Boeing’s Engineering and Technology Centers globally, working closely with executive leadership to shape financial decisions, manage complex budgets, and design scalable finance processes that support the company’s growing engineering footprint.
In a note announcing his move Barun said, “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Boeing Global Engineering. This opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me not just from a professional standpoint, but also for what Boeing represents globally.” He added that he looks forward to contributing to an organisation that continues to shape the future of aerospace and innovation.
Barun’s mandate spans strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement. From directing large-scale budgets and schedules to influencing long-term organisational goals, the role blends financial discipline with business foresight. He will also lead cross-functional teams and partner with finance colleagues worldwide to support engineering programmes across geographies, including India.
The appointment caps a long stint at Juniper Networks, where Barun spent over a decade, most recently as finance senior manager. There, he led FP&A for global product business units and G&A functions, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. He also played a key role in enterprise-wide transformation, including spearheading an Oracle to SAP ERP migration and building advanced analytics capabilities using tools such as Tableau and SAP Analytics Cloud.
His earlier career includes finance leadership roles at Sony India Software Centre, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Mphasis, where he focused on financial planning, governance frameworks, and operational efficiency across global delivery centres.
A chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Barun brings nearly two decades of experience across financial planning, digital transformation, and analytics-led decision making.
His appointment comes at a time when global engineering operations are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring sharper financial oversight and agile planning. With Barun at the helm of FP&A for engineering, Boeing appears to be tightening its financial playbook as it looks to scale innovation with discipline.
