A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Sagar brings with him over 25 years of extensive experience in the field of Finance. He has been an integral part of the Blue Dart family for over eight years, having held key leadership roles such as Corporate Controller, Head – Corporate Accounts, and, most recently, as the Interim CFO of the company. His distinguished career includes significant leadership roles across diverse industries, with tenures at DHL Express India, Burger King India, Shell Lubricants, and Owens Corning India.

Commenting on the appointment, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express, said, “We are delighted to have Sagar take on the role of Chief Financial Officer at Blue Dart. His deep understanding of Blue Dart’s business, combined with strong financial and strategic acumen, positions him well to lead the company’s finance function. I am confident that under his stewardship, our finance function will continue to drive strategic value, enabling sustained growth and excellence for Blue Dart.”

Expressing his gratitude, Sagar Patil, Chief Financial Officer at Blue Dart, said, “Blue Dart has played a significant role in my professional journey, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity presented to me. Having been associated with Blue Dart for many years, it is a moment of great pride to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the company’s finance function. I look forward to contributing further to the company’s growth by driving robust financial strategies and supporting our continued leadership in the logistics industry.”

Sagar’s appointment underscores Blue Dart’s commitment to strengthening its financial leadership in pursuit of the company’s strategic goals.

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Srivastava’s appointment as Chairman marks a significant milestone for DCCIA, and his deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing businesses, coupled with his extensive network and strategic vision, will be invaluable in leading the Chamber into its next phase of growth and impact.

With over three decades of corporate experience in senior positions across various sectors, Srivastava has been a pivotal figure in DCCIA for many years, playing a crucial role in numerous initiatives as Vice-Chairman.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to accept the responsibility of Chairman of the Deccan Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agriculture,” said Srivastava. “I look forward to working closely with our esteemed members, the executive committee, and all stakeholders to drive innovation, promote sustainable growth, and address the evolving needs of our industries.”

Under Srivastava’s leadership, DCCIA is poised to further enhance its role as a catalyst for economic progress, focusing on key areas.

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Seth has over two decades of experience building businesses at the intersection of financial services and technology globally with experience spanning the US, India, and SouthEast Asia. Before joining 5paisa, he was the Chief Product Officer at Syfe where he focused on building Syfe as the leading digital wealth player in Southeast Asia. Earlier, Seth was the Chief Business Officer and part of the initial team at Paytm Money where he played a pivotal role in establishing Paytm Money as a top brokerage and mutual fund distributor in India. Before Paytm, Gaurav led the digital transformation of Morgan Stanley’s wealth management business in NY and advised leading wealth managers on their digital strategy.

Seth is an alumnus of the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and Bachelor of Engineering from the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala.

Commenting on the appointment, Co-Promoter R Venkataraman said, “Seth’s experience in tech-driven innovations at major global and Indian firms will complement the digital transformation priorities at 5paisa Capital. We look forward to a great period of growth and innovation at 5paisa Capital under Seth’s leadership.”

Commenting on his appointment, Gaurav Seth said, “5paisa Capital was the original disruptor in the Indian broking industry and democratized equity investing for millions of Indians by offering a great platform at affordable fees. I am happy to be a part of this legacy and excited about the next phase of growth at 5paisa.”

5paisa.com is one of India’s largest discount brokers with more than 4.62 million customers at the end of September 2024. The company reported a net profit of Rs 219 million in Q2FY25, while revenues stood at Rs 1008 million. 5paisa.com is one of the most used stock investing apps in India with over 20.6 million users and has a high rating of 4.3 on Google Play.

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In his new role as Pepperfry’s Chief Growth Officer, Shubbam will spearhead the company’s growth strategy with a focus on expanding market share, strengthening customer acquisition, and enhancing operational efficiency. His responsibilities will include growing the Home Categories exponentially, launching new Categories, and expanding the B2B segment through initiatives like the Multi-tiered Channel Partner Program and exploration of new B2B avenues with HORECA and corporations. Shubbam’s deep understanding of the consumer market and proven track record in driving disruptive innovation make him a valuable addition to Pepperfry’s leadership team.

Speaking on the new appointment Ashish Shah, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer at Pepperfry, said, “We are delighted to welcome Shubbam to the Pepperfry family. His extensive experience in driving growth in retail, coupled with his deep understanding of the consumer landscape, makes him the ideal leader to spearhead our next phase of expansion. We are confident that Shubbam’s vision and expertise will be instrumental in solidifying Pepperfry’s position as the undisputed leader in the furniture, mattress, and home décor market.”

Shubbam Sharrma, Chief Growth Officer, Pepperfry, said, “I’m thrilled to be part of Pepperfry during this exciting phase of its growth journey. For anyone looking to buy furniture, Pepperfry has become the go-to destination. We would aim to further enhance this segment with tech-driven innovation and omnichannel integration to complete more and more customer journeys and make the business funnel more efficient. By fostering content and community engagement, we will democratize access for D2C entrepreneurs, helping to bring the best-curated collections to our customers”.

“Our vision is to blend new-age and legacy brands, creating a one-stop destination for all things home—truly the best of both worlds. Furthermore, we see immense potential in the B2B segment, particularly in building a curated platform for architects and interior designers to meet their discerning clients’ needs. As any B2B client setting up a workspace requires extensive furniture and decor, we are committed to developing efficient channels to serve this segment effectively. Together, we will set new benchmarks for customer-centricity, operational excellence, and innovation.”, added Shubbam Sharma.

Before joining Pepperfry, Shubbam served as Chief Business Officer at ImpactGuru, where he spearheaded growth across multiple cities and optimized operations, marketing, and HR processes. He was instrumental in establishing CarDekho as a market leader in the used car retail business during his tenure as Used Cars P&L Head. His consulting experience with KSA Technopak and RedSeer further broadened his expertise in guiding consumer internet and traditional retail companies on growth strategies, digital transformation, and market expansion. Shubbam, who began his career at Godrej, has also co-founded a D2C fashion brand aiming to create a modern, accessible alternative ethnically.

Shubbam holds an MBA from IIM Lucknow and a B.Tech from the College of Engineering Roorkee. Outside work, he enjoys researching consumer brands, listening to podcasts and audibles, and staying energized through yoga and meditation.

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MUMBAI: CRIF S.P.A., a global company specializing in credit and business information, analytics, outsourcing, and digital solutions for financial inclusion, open banking, customer acquisition, risk management, and ESG, today appointed Sachin Seth as Regional Managing Director for India & South Asia, effective September 2, 2024.

In his new role, Sachin will report to Marco Benvenuto, Senior Advisor, CRIF Group, to accelerate growth by leveraging the strength and capabilities of all the companies under the CRIF Group in the region.

With almost three decades of diverse experience across geographies in the fields of fintech, digital, business transformation, and technology, Sachin has a proven track record of working with companies to drive their growth agenda through innovative solutions. Before joining CRIF, Sachin held pivotal roles at IBM, EY, and BSE Ebix, and EbixCash Financial Technologies as an Executive Director, Consulting Partner, Board Director, and Managing Director respectively.

Sachin Seth, Regional Managing Director, CRIF, said “CRIF has made significant contributions to financial inclusion, credit accessibility, digital advancement, risk mitigation, and ESG compliance in South Asia. I am excited to join CRIF and look forward to collaborating with the team, partners, and clients to expand our solutions portfolio and market presence. Together, we aim to enhance the industry growth in India and South Asia by leveraging our extensive experience and successful track record in delivering solutions across 35+ countries, in both emerging and established markets.”

Commenting on Seth’s appointment Marco Benvenuto, Senior Advisor, CRIF Group, said, “Sachin brings to us a long-standing and robust experience of having solved customer problems using intelligent digitization. We have built an enterprise in the region that allows our clients to combine credit bureau data and open finance data, fully complying with local regulations and thereafter putting analytics, credit decisioning, and hyper-personalized customer engagement on top to create sustainable lending portfolios. Sachin’s previous experience of using intelligent digitization to create at-scale solutions will help us accelerate the deployment of our solutions for more customers and deepen our use cases in existing customers. His appointment reflects our commitment to expanding our presence and expertise in South Asia.”

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Sharad moves into this role on the strength of his technopreneurship across several domains like e-commerce, logistics, retail, Cloud, and Data Center. An active industry veteran, he comes equipped with a combination of sales and project management skills that will help him expand the footprint and acceptance of Sify’s data centers.

Before Sify, Sharad was at Vantage, where he was mandated to build their Data Center business. This was preceded by a long stint at Amazon Web Services where he front-ended capacity delivery for an APAC region.

Chairman of Sify, Mr. Raju Vegesna, said, “Sharad brings a valuable blend of entrepreneurial and managerial experience in the data center domain across the APAC region. This diverse background positions him well to drive our strategic initiatives and operational excellence. His insights and proven track record will contribute significantly to advancing our objectives and reinforcing our leadership position in the industry”.

Mr. Agarwal, said, “I have followed Sify’s remarkable journey as they evolved as a Data Center leader. This impressive growth trajectory underscores Sify’s commitment to innovation and excellence. My mandate is to maximize Sify’s potential across the entire ICT value chain by focusing on strategic growth and operational efficiency and by delivering cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders.”

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Commenting on his appointment, Salee said: “I am honored to take on this role at such a pivotal time for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank. I look forward to working closely with the Board, the management team, and all employees to build on the strong foundation laid by my predecessors and to drive the bank’s strategic priorities forward.”

With over 35 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, Mr.Salee brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to TMB. Before this appointment, he served as Deputy Managing Director & Chief Credit Officer at the State Bank of India.

Salee is a postgraduate in Applied Electronics, started his banking career in the year 1987 when he joined India’s largest Public sector Bank, the State Bank of India as a Probationary Officer.

During the last 35 years, Mr.Salee has handled various assignments, mostly in the Corporate A/c Group, handling large Corporations including the disparate groups of Reliance (Mukesh Group) and Essar Group. He also had two assignments in the International Banking group of SBI, first in New York, USA, and later heading the Australian Operations basin at Sydney. He has also had a retail stint managing the branches of Rajasthan & Western Uttar Pradesh for the bank and was involved in the merging of State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur with SBI.

Salee has extensive experience in managing stressed assets, He took over as Chief General Manager in the Stressed Asset Vertical of the Bank in July 2017, where he was engaged in resolving NPA through the restructuring / IBC /Compromise/ ARC Sale route.

In April 2020 Mr.Salee took over as the Stressed Assets Resolution Group as Deputy Managing Director, a position he held until September 2021. Subsequently, he took over as Deputy Managing Director in charge of SME, Agriculture, and Financial Inclusion vertical from September’21 to July’22.

His last assignment was as DMD and Chief Credit Officer of SBI, till May’24, and was responsible for managing the credit portfolio.

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Sankarasubramanian brings a wealth of experience and has a proven track record as a Chief Financial Officer and a Business Head. He is a mathematics graduate from the University of Madras, a member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India, and has completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School in the year 2009.

His association with the Murugappa Group goes back to the year 1993. He started his career at E.I.D Parry (India) Limited in Corporate Finance, where he progressed through various roles before joining Coromandel International Limited in 2003.

During this tenure as business head of the Nutrient segment, Coromandel has consolidated its position in the industry grown profitably and diversified into new product portfolios including Nanotechnology and drone spraying services besides foraying into Mining operations. He also serves on the boards of the Fertiliser Association of India, Tunisian Indian Fertiliser S.A., Tunisia, and Foskor (Pty) Ltd., South Africa, along with some of the company’s subsidiaries.

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Saxena brings over 25 years of extensive experience in management & technical consulting, corporate finance, and capital markets. His diverse expertise spans senior-level positions in various functions, including Credit & Recovery, Corporate Planning, Secretary to the Board, and Internal Audit. During his distinguished career at IFCI Limited, he played a pivotal role in the company’s strategic and operational endeavors for more than a decade.

In his previous role as Managing Director of IFCI Infrastructure Development Limited, Mr. Saxena steered the company through the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, he served as Chief General Manager and was one of the Principal Officers of IFCI Limited, where he oversaw key financial and operational initiatives.

Saxena has also accumulated extensive board experience, having served as a Nominee and Non-Executive Director on the Boards of various companies for over a decade. His broad understanding of corporate governance and strategic planning has been a valuable asset in these roles.

Before his tenure at IFCI, Saxena held positions with Engineers India Limited and PwC, where he further honed his skills in engineering and consulting. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta.

Commenting on his appointment, Atul Saxena said, “I am honored to join Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited as Managing Director & CEO. I look forward to working with the talented team at StockHolding to build on the company’s strong foundation and drive continued growth and innovation. Together, we will strive to deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders and achieve new milestones in our industry.”

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Kinetic Green is a pioneering and established OEM in India’s E3W and E2W space. The company now plans to broaden its 3W category presence by entering into the L5 passenger segment, complementing its existing operations in the L3 passenger and cargo categories, as well as the L5 cargo category. Mr. Joel’s appointment is anticipated to play a pivotal role in building and leading high-performing sales teams, developing and implementing successful sales strategies, expanding market share and achieving ambitious sales targets & fostering strong relationships with dealerships.

Mr. George joins Kinetic Green with over 18 years of expertise in the Indian and global automotive industry, specializing in automotive sales, marketing, and operations with renowned Japanese, German, and Italian brands. His comprehensive skill set includes business development, marketing strategies, vehicle leasing, fleet sales, B2B/corporate sales, commercial vehicle sales, and retail sales. His deep knowledge of the electric mobility sector, particularly in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments, has earned him numerous accolades.

At Kinetic Green, Mr. George will work closely with Mr. Debashish Mitra, President of Kinetic Green’s E3W SBU, in strategizing and planning retail sales and business development. He will lead the sales strategy in both retail and B2B sectors and expand the dealer network to position Kinetic Green as a leader in the 3-wheeler green mobility sector.

Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, enthusiastically stated, “I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Joel George as he joins Kinetic Green. With his extensive experience in the automotive industry and his proven track record in the automobile sector, Joel brings a unique blend of strategic vision and operational expertise. His leadership will be instrumental as we aim to strengthen our position in the L3 Passenger and L5 Cargo categories. We are confident that Joel’s insights and innovative approach will drive our retail and B2B sales to new heights, further solidifying Kinetic Green’s commitment to pioneering sustainable mobility solutions and towards our commitment to the Planet.”

Joel George expressed his excitement about becoming part of Kinetic Green, stating, “I am honored to join Kinetic Green at this pivotal juncture in the company’s journey. Kinetic Green has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation and sustainability in the electric mobility sector. With our ambitious plans for expansion and a dedicated focus on enhancing our market presence, I am excited to contribute to the company’s vision of pioneering sustainable mobility solutions. Together, we will work towards achieving our goals of expanding the dealership network, driving retail and B2B sales growth, and solidifying Kinetic Green’s leadership in the 3-wheeler market. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Kinetic Green and leveraging my experience to propel the company to new heights.”

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