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Lifebridge group chief Rajagopal G takes charge as chairman of senior living body ASLI
The co-founder and group chief executive of Lifebridge Group steps up to lead the Association of Senior Living India for the 2026-2028 term as India braces for a silver wave
NEW DELHI: India’s senior living sector has a new standard-bearer. Rajagopal G, co-founder, director and group chief executive of Lifebridge Group, has been appointed chairman of the Association of Senior Living India for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Rajit Mehta.
The appointment lands at a pivotal moment. India’s elderly population is growing rapidly, the so-called silver economy is gathering momentum, and the sector is pushing hard for specialised geriatric services, elder-centric policy frameworks and inclusive insurance models. ASLI, founded in 2011, is the country’s first voluntary membership association dedicated to the senior living and care sector, representing healthcare and hospitality providers, NGOs, home caregivers, developers and corporate entities.
Rajagopal brings over three decades of experience to the role. Under his leadership, Lifebridge Group has built an integrated model across the ageing continuum: Serene Communities for senior living, KITES Senior Care for out-of-hospital geriatric care, and Seniorshield for preventive health technology. Together, the three platforms support thousands of seniors across India.
Speaking on his appointment, Rajagopal said: “I am honoured to lead ASLI as India stands on the cusp of a silver wave. Our priority will be to collaborate with the government and industry stakeholders to standardise care, advocate for inclusive insurance models, and ensure that every senior in India has access to a life of dignity, innovation, and compassion.”
India is greying fast. The sector finally has someone who has spent three decades thinking about little else.
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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.
