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Sandwizzaa’s cRAVE party toasts 40 years of flavour
MUMBAI: This World Sandwich Day, Mumbai’s beloved sandwich brand Sandwizzaa is serving more than just its signature chutneys. The city’s iconic pure-veg chain is celebrating with a full-on cRAVE Party, a flavour-packed bash that fuses food, music, and Mumbai’s unmistakable vibe.
Hosted at Sandwizzaa’s flagship outlet in Vile Parle (East), the invite-only celebration is a nod to the global trend of “sandwich raves,” where food meets festivity. For loyal fans, it’s a delicious mix of nostalgia and novelty, topped with that signature Sandwizzaa freshness.
The event also kicks off the brand’s 40th anniversary journey. From a humble sandwich shop to 20 bustling outlets across the city, Sandwizzaa has built an empire one chutney-layered bite at a time. Known for its inventive vegetarian creations and crowd-favourite classics, it remains a cornerstone of Mumbai’s fast-food culture.
“We wanted to celebrate World Sandwich Day in a way only Sandwizzaa can, with flavour, energy, and the people who made this journey possible,” said Sandwizzaa founder Pankaj Sharma. “The cRAVE Party is our thank-you to Mumbai as we step into our 40th year.”
As the world raises a toast to its favourite handheld meal, Sandwizzaa’s cRAVE Party reminds Mumbai why a good sandwich never goes out of style, especially when it’s made with a little love and a lot of chutney.
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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.
