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Finolex names new MD and technical director as growth picks up
PUNE: Finolex Industries has refreshed its leadership ranks as it gears up for a new phase of growth. The company has appointed Udipt Agarwal as managing director from November 1, while Rambabu Sanka stepped in as director technical earlier on August 2.
Agarwal, 56, arrives with more than three decades of experience across chemicals, bio-industrial solutions and specialty materials. A graduate of HBTI Kanpur and an Insead alumnus, he has built a career around operations, business strategy and market development across Asia. His remit now is to steer Finolex’s expansion as demand for pipes and fittings continues to rise.
Sanka, 63, brings close to forty years of expertise in chemical manufacturing with deep experience in VCM and PVC operations. Known for his strengths in plant management and process optimisation, he is expected to boost Finolex’s quest for manufacturing excellence.
Welcoming the duo, executive chairman Prakash P. Chhabria said their complementary strengths will help drive innovation, agility and market leadership. He added that the company is confident of building a future-ready Finolex that delivers greater value across its ecosystem.
The leadership change follows the retirement of managing director Saurabh Dhanorkar and director technical Saumya Chakrabarti. Chhabria thanked both leaders for laying a strong foundation and for their consistent commitment to Finolex’s values and culture.
Finolex Industries, one of India’s most trusted names in PVC pipes and fittings, has spent 44 years perfecting one craft. From sourcing raw materials and producing resin to manufacturing, logistics, sales and customer engagement, the company has kept its focus narrow and its standards high. The result is a brand known for reliable quality, strong dealer networks and unwavering customer goodwill.
Even as it expands into new markets, the company continues to measure success not just in numbers but in reputation. Its commitment to quality extends to its dealer support, supplier relationships, employee opportunities and social initiatives that improve education, health and living standards in the communities it serves.
After four decades of staying steady, focused and trusted, Finolex now enters its next chapter under new leadership, determined to strengthen what it already does best.
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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.
