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Spykar & Hands of Hope unite against child sexual abuse for Tata Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai: Spykar, the trendsetting fashion brand, is proud to announce its collaboration with the Hands of Hope Foundation for the upcoming Tata Mumbai Marathon, slated for Sunday, 21 Jan. Hands of Hope Foundation is dedicated to combating child sexual abuse, and this partnership with Spykar is poised to deliver a substantial and meaningful impact in the fight against this critical issue.
Leading the charge is Rajan Mittal, our esteemed group head, who will be running the entire marathon to champion the cause. In solidarity, 20 to 25 Spykar employees will also be participating, collectively running in support of the foundation’s mission.
Child sexual abuse is a pervasive and distressing issue affecting countless lives. It encompasses various forms of non-consensual sexual activities involving children, leaving deep physical, emotional, and psychological scars. The Tata Mumbai Marathon serves as a critical platform for Spykar and Hands of Hope Foundation to spotlight this issue, fostering awareness and dialogue.
Spykar CEO Sanjay Vakharia expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “By openly addressing child sexual abuse, we aim to break the silence, dispel shame, and empower communities to recognize signs, provide support, and take preventive measures. Our collective goal is to create an environment where survivors are heard, believed, and supported. Through initiatives like the marathon, we strive to educate and build a culture prioritizing the well-being of children, ensuring they can grow up free from the devastating impact of sexual abuse. Every step in this marathon represents a stride toward a safer, more aware, and compassionate society.”
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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.
