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Indiassetz appoints Ramakrishna Bhagavan as chief business officer
Mumbai: Real estate wealth management platform Indiassetz has appointed Ramakrishna Bhagavan as chief business officer.
Ramki, as he is popularly known, is a consumer banking veteran with extensive expertise in the retail domain across geographies in both domestic and international markets.
“Ramki has an impeccable track record of leadership and range of business skills that we believe are essential for heading the business at Indiassetz. In 2022, our key focus will be on extending the company’s customer base,” stated Indiassetz CEO Shivam Sinha. “Ramki’s considerable experience in global business, strategic collaborations, and managing massive distribution networks will be beneficial to Indiassetz’s NRI and HNI clientele. Ramki has vast leadership expertise and a track record of building successful organisations and enterprises. Ramki will play a critical role in the development of new growth platforms as Indiassetz’s chief business officer.”
In his earlier roles, Ramki has worked with top Indian banking institutions such as HSBC, Kotak and IDFC First. Prior to joining Indiassetz, he was with Maubank as the head of retail, SME and wealth divisions in Mauritius.
“I am ecstatic to be a part of a company that is redefining real estate investing and assisting clients in maximising the efficiency of their portfolio in India. I am confident that my contribution to Indiassetz will help the company grow in both the Indian and global markets,” said Ramakrishna Bhagavan on his new role.
Brands
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.
