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Ruchee Anand named VP for LinkedIn talent solutions Apac
MUMBAI: Ruchee Anand has added a new title to her long LinkedIn journey. The company has elevated her to vice president, LinkedIn talent solutions for Asia Pacific, effective January 2026, placing her at the helm of one of the platform’s most dynamic global regions.
Sharing the news, Anand struck a reflective note, calling the moment one of both excitement and gratitude. Looking back on her 13-year stint at LinkedIn, she credited much of her leadership approach to Feon Ang 洪雍华, who previously led the Apac talent solutions business. Lessons around accountability, clarity and intentional growth, she noted, continue to shape how she leads teams and builds businesses.
Under Ang’s stewardship, the Apac talent solutions arm grew not just in size, but in purpose and discipline, a foundation Anand now takes forward. In her new role, she will focus on deepening partnerships with customers, working closely with regional teams and expanding access to opportunity across markets at scale.
Anand’s rise has been steady and deeply rooted in the business. She most recently served as senior director for talent, learning and engagement solutions in India, after leading several key mandates across talent, learning, search and staffing solutions. Before LinkedIn, she held senior sales leadership roles at Naukri.com and AuthBridge, building a career that spans over two decades in talent and enterprise solutions.
Beyond her corporate role, Anand is also an advisory council member at nasscom and a certified executive coach, reinforcing her reputation as a leader who blends performance with people development.
As she steps into her regional remit, Anand sums up the moment simply. Grateful for what has been built, and energised by what lies ahead.
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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.
