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Saif turns up the cool as brand face of Thermocool’s appliance portfolio
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s Nawab of charm is now king of cool. Saif Ali Khan has been signed on as the brand ambassador for Thermocool Home Appliances, stepping into the spotlight to endorse the company’s cooler division, which includes desert air coolers, room coolers, and portable units.
The tie-up, spanning two years, will see Saif front high-profile activations, interactive digital campaigns, and a string of consumer promotions designed to give the trusted homegrown brand a stylish new edge just in time for India’s scorching summers.
Calling the association a “strategic milestone,” Thermocool MD Rajeev Kumar Gupta said Khan represents the perfect blend of “utility and style,” aligning with Thermocool’s push for high-performance yet aspirational products.
Adding to that, Thermocool director of operations Tushar Gupta highlighted that Saif’s versatility and credibility would cement Thermocool’s place as a preferred choice in a crowded market. Meanwhile Thermocool director of sales & marketing Tanuj Gupta, called him “the embodiment of style meeting substance,” noting his multi-generational appeal.
For decades, Thermocool has enjoyed a special place in Indian households, trusted for innovation and reliability. Now, with Saif lending his star power, the brand aims to refresh its connect with younger, design-conscious buyers while continuing to deliver quality cooling solutions to millions across the country.
The rollout will span media platforms nationwide, promising consumers not just effective cooling tech but also a dash of stardom with every campaign. After all, when it comes to beating the heat, Thermocool is banking on Saif to keep things effortlessly chilled.
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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.
