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Whirlpool to sponsor ESPNcricinfo for IPL 2020
NEW DELHI: Whirlpool of India, a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, world’s leading kitchen and laundry home appliance company, signs official sponsorship with ESPNcricInfo for IPL 2020. As part of the association, Whirlpool will bring alive the IPL fever through one-of-a-kind flagship shows, features, expert insights and interesting highlights for the cricket lovers.
‘Whirlpool Adaptable Player of the Day’: A show where the ESPN anchor and cricket experts will pick & discuss the player who showcases stellar performance and stands out for his match situation related adaptable skills during the game. This selection is in line with Whirlpool’s recently launched Intellifresh Pro, India's most advanced Bottom Mount Refrigerator powered by advanced Adaptive Intelligence Technology. The association will increase awareness and help in building relevance of the product through the show
‘T20 Time:Out’: A flagship show which will showcase the daily preview and review for the IPL matches. The show, on which Whirlpool is the Presenting Sponsor, brings a wholesome series of match dissection, data, insights, expert analysis, which will be a daily dose of energy and excitement for the mega event
Commenting on the same, Whirlpool of India VP marketing KG Singh said, “IPL has established itself as a modern-day format where cricket lovers experience the adrenaline rush of the game. We are proud to partner with ESPN CricInfo to be a part of one of the deepest passion points for the nation and launch our IntelliFreshPro Bottom Mount Refrigerators – a format of the future just as IPL has proven to be. Just like adaptable players are required to ace the game, our advanced Bottom Mount Refrigerators uses its adaptive technology for winning consumer experience.”
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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.
