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  • Orkla India bulks up boardroom with quartet of new directors

    Orkla India bulks up boardroom with quartet of new directors

    MUMBAI:  Orkla India has given its board a significant makeover, welcoming four new non-executive independent directors and expanding its ranks to eight. The move aims to bolster the company’s strategic direction and strengthen its corporate governance.

    The new additions – Rashmi Joshi, Amit Jain, Shantanu Khosla, and Meena Ganesh – join the existing board members: chairman Atle Vidar Nagel Johansen, Maria Syse-Nybraaten, Per Havard Skiaker Maelen, and Sanjay Sharma. This expansion ensures a broad spectrum of expertise across multiple domains, a vital ingredient for Orkla India’s ambitious growth plans.

    “We’re assembling a dream team,” said an inside source, “a blend of seasoned pros and fresh perspectives to drive us forward.”

    The restructuring is a clear indication of Orkla India’s commitment to robust corporate governance, aligning with its strategic objectives. “This isn’t just about filling seats,” a company spokesperson explained, “it’s about building a powerhouse board, ready to tackle any challenge.”

  • Castrol India taps Deepesh Baxi as CFO and wholetime director

    Castrol India taps Deepesh Baxi as CFO and wholetime director

    NEW DELHI: Castrol India has tapped Deepesh Baxi to succeed Rashmi Joshi as chief financial officer (CFO) and wholetime director, as the latter steps down from her current position on 31 December 2020.

    Baxi, who is currently financial controller for Castrol’s businesses globally, will take up the role and join the Board on 1 January 2021. Joshi will move to another leadership position in BP after having served Castrol India for seven years as CFO and wholetime director. Joshi and Baxi will work together between now and the end of December to ensure a seamless transition.

    Castrol India chairman R Gopalakrishnan said, “Rashmi has played a key leadership role offering financial stewardship and strategic insights to the business as it undertook several successful transitions during her tenure as CFO. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Rashmi for all she has done for Castrol India and extend a warm welcome to Deepesh.”

    Castrol India MD Sandeep Sangwan added, “Having worked with Rashmi for close to a year now, I value her financial expertise, strategic guidance and commitment to strengthen the financial health of the business. I wish her success in her new role and look forward to working with Deepesh who will bring his rich, cross-cultural global experience to lead the strategic financial agenda for Castrol India.”  

    Baxi is a chartered accountant with over two decades of industry and consulting experience, having spent the last 18 years in various roles within BP. He is also an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad and a certified internal auditor from Institute of Internal Auditors, USA. He has worked in international markets including UK and Asia Pacific in several leadership roles spanning across finance, strategy, M&A, planning, audit, risk and compliance, as well as business transformation.