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Hero Lectro and Magucho curate an experience ride in Mumbai
Mumbai: Hero Lectro, in collaboration with Magucho, embarked on an electrifying journey through the vibrant streets of South Bombay with a 15 km ride between Bandra to Colaba. The exclusive e-cycling tour offered participants an extraordinary opportunity to explore Mumbai’s rich heritage in style. With Hero Lectro’s e-bikes, participants pedalled less and discovered more, experiencing the city’s iconic landmarks.
The event commenced at the CSMT Station/BMC Headquarters selfie point with enthusiastic riders gathering to explore the city on wheels. The journey took them from the majestic Flora Fountain to the historic Gateway of India and the luxurious Taj Hotel. Along the way, riders experienced Marine Drive’s scenic beauty, the tranquil Walkeshwar seagull point, bustling Nariman Point, the scholarly Asiatic Library, quaint Horniman Circle, and serene St. Thomas Cathedral Church. Riders were able to soak in the heritage of Mumbai at ease while enjoying the unique experience of an e-bike.
“The collaboration between Hero Lectro and Magucho epitomizes innovation and adventure, offering participants a unique and exhilarating experience,” expressed Firefox Bikes CEO Sriram Sundresan. “We’re thrilled to support this initiative, promoting sustainable urban mobility while fostering a deeper connection with our city’s heritage. Together, Hero Lectro and Magucho curated an unforgettable journey, seamlessly blending sustainability with exploration. Looking ahead, we are enthusiastic about our role in reshaping urban mobility along with inspiring a wider adoption of eco-friendly transportation methods.” added Sundresan.
Magucho head of events and experiences Meeta Patankar stated, “We partnered with Hero Lectro to create a first-of-its-kind heritage tour on wheels for Mumbaikars. Our collaboration with Hero Lectro signifies a remarkable opportunity for adventure enthusiasts to immerse themselves in Mumbai’s vibrant heritage while championing the cause of sustainable travel practices. Through this partnership, we aim to inspire individuals to not only explore our city’s cultural treasures but also to do so in a manner that respects and preserves our environment for future generations.”
Equipped with state-of-the-art e-bikes, helmets, and expert guidance from ride experts, participants enjoyed a safe and immersive ride around Mumbai. Building on the success of its past endeavours, such as the electrifying ride with ETO Landers, Magucho continues to push boundaries and create memorable experiences for adventure enthusiasts.
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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.
