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ICA Italian Wood finishes elevates design excellence with EDIDA 2023
Mumbai: For four years in a row, ICA Italian Wood Finishes has actively engaged with Elle Deco International Design Awards (EDIDA) – India Edition, to recognise and encourage exceptional design talent.
Embracing the core philosophy of “design first” and living by the motto “Good Taste Shows,” ICA Italian Wood Finishes goes beyond the realm of wood finishes. ICA demonstrates a profound commitment to design, possessing an in-depth understanding of the language spoken by designers, and showcasing unwavering dedication to creativity.
ICA Pidilite president Manish Airee said, “Heartfelt congratulations to all the EDIDA winners. He mentioned, “At ICA, we take immense pride in our association with EDIDA. The partnership between Elle Décor and ICA stands as a strong testament to their shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of exceptional design and creating a space where innovation and creativity thrive.”
The integration between ICA – Italian Wood Finishes and EDIDA – 2023 was highlighted by their curated setup. The exhibit featured furniture pieces crafted by industry-leading architects and interior designers, coated with ICA finishes. This served as a subtle yet powerful representation of the brand’s ethos, encapsulated by the tagline “Good Taste Shows.”
This ongoing collaboration mirrors the inherent synergy between EDIDA, as the ultimate showcase for the future of design, and ICA’s commitment to thrust design to the forefront. ICA’s meticulously crafted finishes add a touch of glamour to aesthetics, harmonizing seamlessly with the overarching ethos of EDIDA, turning the partnership into a seamless celebration of design excellence.
Being a “design first” company means more than just producing top-notch products; it involves understanding the profound importance of creativity and acknowledging that design serves as the vehicle through which innovation flourishes. In the role of title sponsor at this prestigious event, dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the pinnacle of design excellence, ICA cements its commitment to champion outstanding creative talent.
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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.
