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WIN celebrates International Women’s Day 2024: Connecting women, inspiring change
Mumbai: Women Inspiring Network (WIN) is thrilled to announce a series of dynamic events in celebration of International Women’s Day 2024. Collaborating with Tower Capital Group and The Galien Foundation, WIN presents an engaging panel discussion at the Inaugural Modi Prix Galien India. Esteemed leaders from Fortune 50 companies and renowned NGOs worldwide convened for focused dialogues on cutting-edge advancements in medicine, digital solutions, and biotechnology. Additionally, WIN will host Women in Design (WIN X OBEETEE Carpets), merging legacy, creativity, and sustainability in celebration of International Women’s Day. After successfully orchestrating these impactful events, WIN will culminate the month with a Global Mentoring Walk on March 29, 2024, ensuring a powerful conclusion. Throughout March, WIN will also spearhead a campaign celebrating Women’s Month, inviting leaders from across the globe to submit videos highlighting Women and Inclusivity, thereby amplifying diverse voices and fostering a culture of equality and empowerment.
WIN Founder Stuti Jalan stated, “These events epitomize WIN’s unwavering commitment to uniting women and propelling meaningful change. As we collaborate with esteemed partners like the Tower Capital Group and the Galien Foundation, we celebrate women’s achievements and pave the way for impactful discussions that transcend boundaries. From the Inaugural Prix Galien India to the Women in Design initiative with OBEETEE Carpets, we merge legacy, creativity, and sustainability to create spaces where women’s voices are heard and their contributions honoured. These endeavours are not just events; they’re milestones on our journey towards a more inclusive, equitable world.”
The panel discussion at the Inaugural Prix Galien India, moderated by Stuti Jalan, featured distinguished speakers including Shuchin Bajaj, founder director of Ujala Cygnus Hospitals, Pushpanjali R Chawla, founder of Pivoutal Consulting Services, Shailja Mittal, co-founder at Qurex, and Peter Paul Pushparaj, CEO and co-founder of AI Nexus Healthcare Inc. Topics such as regenerative medicine, modern healthcare applications of Ayurveda, and sexual health for women’s overall well-being will be explored, offering profound insights into future innovations and collaborations in healthcare.
In another exciting endeavour, Women in Design (WIN X OBEETEE Carpets) will host an event on 6 March 2024, to merge legacy, creativity, and sustainability in celebration of International Women’s Day. Esteemed panellists including Taniya Seth, Amrita Chowdhury, Kamalika Bose, and Deepa Parekh will delve into the theme “Crafting Homes and Communities,” promising insights that resonate with both heart and mind. Moreover, WIN will orchestrate a Global Mentoring Walk, offering a global platform for mentorship and networking. This event will serve as a conduit for women to connect, learn, and inspire one another on an international scale, fostering bonds that transcend borders.
Throughout March 2024, WIN invites female leaders from across the globe to lend their voices to the Real Voices of Women – Inspiring Inclusion Campaign. By amplifying diverse perspectives and narratives, WIN endeavours to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and inspiration.
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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.
