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Nestlé names Anurag A head of order-to-cash
Former Johnson Controls leader brings two decades of otc expertise
GURUGRAM: Nestlé has appointed Anurag A as head of order-to-cash, tasking him with sharpening its global finance operations amid a wider push towards digital transformation.
Based in Gurugram, Anurag will lead large, globally distributed teams and oversee end-to-end otc functions, including collections, deductions, cash application, credit management and shared services delivery. The role spans operations across the US, EMEA and other key markets.
He brings more than 19 years of experience in delivery, solution design and finance transformation, with a track record of transitioning over 20 OTC processes across mature markets. A certified green belt and OTC trainer, Anurag has advised chief financial officers on process redesign and automation.
Before joining Nestlé, he held senior leadership roles at Johnson Controls, where he ran OTC towers across Emeala, Apac and North America, including responsibility for the Bratislava business centre. His earlier stints include leadership roles at Genpact, Accenture, IBM and CPA Global.
An MBA in finance and operations management, Anurag has led product and automation initiatives using platforms such as HighRadius, Celonis, Remelia, GetPaid, TradeShift and BlackLine.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
