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MiniKlub onboards Shahid Kapoor & Mira Rajput as brand ambassadors
Mumbai: MiniKlub, a destination for baby needs, has appointed Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput as its first brand ambassadors. Known for their family values and modern parenting approach, the couple represents the brand’s mission to provide parents with quality products and services for their children.
MiniKlub’s brand ethos focuses on ‘Happy Parenting,’ emphasising a positive and stress-free parenting journey. As successful parents, Shahid and Mira embody the joyful parenting values that MiniKlub promotes. Their partnership underscores their belief in the brand’s quality and extensive range of products, including newborn essentials, baby care items, baby wear, kids’ fashion, footwear, toys, and travel products—all available in one place.
MiniKlub director Anjana Pasi commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Shahid and Mira to the Miniklub family. Their values of happy parenting and commitment to providing the best for their children resonate deeply with our brand ethos. With Shahid and Mira on board, Miniklub aims to connect with parents across India who seek high-quality products that make parenting more easy. They are exemplary parents who reflect the spirit of today’s families. Their influence and authenticity make them the perfect choice for Miniklub as we continue to lead in the kids’ market, offering premium products that cater to all parenting needs.”
The Kapoor family’s appeal, with Shahid’s celebrated film career and Mira’s lifestyle and parenting influence, promises to strengthen Miniklub’s connection with a wider audience, particularly families seeking a trusted brand for their children’s diverse needs.
Shahid Kapoor said, “As parents, Mira and I always strive to provide the best for our kids, whether it’s about their health, education, or even the products we choose for them. Miniklub shares our vision of offering everything needed for modern parenting, and we are delighted to represent a brand that cares deeply for both kids and the planet.”
Mira Kapoor said, “I’ve been closely following Miniklub’s journey, especially in the post-pandemic era, and I’m truly impressed by their commitment to quality and the intricate details in each of their products. Partnering with them felt like a natural choice, as I strongly resonate with the work they’re doing. I’m excited to help further Miniklub’s mission of happy parenting, ensuring that essential baby products are accessible to families all over the country.”
Founded in 2013, MiniKlub is known for its premium apparel that combines comfort, functionality, and sustainability. The brand aims to be a one-stop shop for parents, offering a variety of products including newborn essentials, baby wear, kids’ fashion, footwear, toys, travel items, and baby care products—all in one place. It is a must-visit store for children from newborn to eight years old.
This partnership is expected to significantly impact the parenting industry in India, providing consumers with a wide range of high-quality products designed for joyful and easy parenting.
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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.
