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Rukin Kizilbash promoted to VP advertising sales
MUMBAI: Taj Television India has announced the promotion of Rukin Kizilbash, to vice president advertising sales.
Kizilbash will continue to lead Taj’s national sales team, which markets India’s leading sports channel – Ten Sports.
In a statement issued from Taj Television Kizilbash was instrumental in building a very strong revenue base for Ten Sports. He has expanded sales on sports from high profile cricket events into a much broader array of live product as well as into sports entertainment, such as the WWE.
On his promotion, Taj Television India managing director Sharmista Rijhwani said, “I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Rukin Kizilbash to vice president – ad sales. Rukin brings with him an unparalleled ability to optimize the sales of Indian cricket, which requires tremendous skill and poise, along with a keen understanding of how to craft lesser known sports product into win-win solutions for advertisers who want more than cricket.
“I know that with Rukin leading our team of sports specialists, who I firmly believe are foremost in the industry, that Taj will realize excellent growth.”
Kizilbash adds, “With 2005-06 poised to be Ten’s best year yet in terms of live content offering, I am looking forward to driving our revenue generation to new heights.”
Prior to joining Taj Television India, Kizilbash worked with ESPN-Star Sports and IMG.
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.
