Brands
Urbn signs Kartik Aaryan as its brand ambassador
Mumbai: Urbn, the leading homegrown D2C charging solution brand has announced signing Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan as its brand ambassador. This move marks the next step in Urbn’s proposition of delivering the best charging solutions while remaining accessible and stylish to build a connection with users across all key markets. This partnership is more than just a collaboration; it’s a commitment from Urbn to push boundaries and ride the wave of innovation that aligns perfectly with the younger generation.
Urbn is known for its advanced technology and creative approach to seamlessly merging power solutions with our daily lives. Catering to the preferences of today’s youth, Urbn emphasises the need for on-the-go charging while staying in style. As the brand ambassador, Kartik is a true blend of creativity, perpetual energy, and spontaneous creation. With his unique and relatable personality, Kartik is the ideal representative for Urbn, amplifying the brand’s vision of making innovative and convenient products accessible to everyone. His vibrant and versatile persona will add charm to Urbn’s portfolio, extending across new product launches and campaigns. Additionally, Kartik will also be featured in a slew of commercials spread across Urbn’s social and digital media channels in coming months.
Aaryan said, “As someone who is living out of a suitcase, hopping from one set to another, the struggle for an on-the-go charging buddy is real. While I strive for excellence in films, Urbn is leading the way in India’s charging needs that ensures people like me do not get stuck with a dead phone and stay juiced up. I am all powered-up to join Urbn and look forward to being a part of their growth journey.”
Urbn CEO & founder Sagar Gwallani said, “Urbn and Kartik Aaryan together forge a power-packed combination for our brand. His unique personality, coupled with Urbn’s dynamic approach, creates a synergy that will not only strengthen the brand perception but also connect authentically with our tech-savvy Gen-Z audience. We look forward to powering up the future together and making Urbn the number one charging solutions brand in India.”
Brands
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.
