CXO Lanes

Amit Bhowmik, CPSCM, MCOM, AICWAI, PGDBM IIM Ahmedabad has been appointed as the Managing Director of INCRYO SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED (ISPL). Bringing with him over 34 years of leadership experience, Amit has previously served as Vice President & Head of Procurement at Linde. Over the course of his career, he has successfully managed multi-billion-dollar spends, driven strategic sourcing initiatives, and led large-scale procurement transformations across global markets. His expertise spans procurement, supply chain leadership, digital transformation, and building resilient operational frameworks.   At ISPL, Amit will lead the company’s growth journey with a focus on strengthening its global presence in cryogenic equipment, driving innovation, embedding sustainability, and enhancing customer-centric practices. His strong track record in operational excellence and high-impact project execution positions him to steer ISPL towards setting new benchmarks in quality and service standards. Amit’s leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping ISPL’s long-term success and establishing its reputation as a global leader in cryogenic equipment and solutions.   #AmitBhowmik #IncryoSystems #ISPL #Leadership #Procurement #SupplyChain #CryogenicEquipment #BusinessGrowth #GlobalMarkets #Innovation #Sustainability #StrategicLeadership #cxolanes

Rakesh Singh has been appointed as Executive Director and CEO (Designate) of Aditya Birla Capital Finance, after successfully leading the company as CEO for over 14 years. Alongside ABFL, Singh also serves as Director at ABC - Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited Ltd (ABHFL) since 2014, driving its initiatives in housing loans, affordable housing finance, and construction finance, and as Director at Aditya Birla Money Mart Ltd (ABML) since 2016, where he leads growth in wealth management, broking, and distribution services for HNIs across India. Before joining Aditya Birla Group, Singh worked with Standard Chartered Bank for over a decade, holding leadership roles such as Head of SME Banking, India and Head of Mortgages, India, where he drove profitability and expansion in both retail and SME financial services. With over two decades of leadership in financial services, Singh is recognised for building scalable models, fostering innovation in lending, and creating strong leadership pipelines. #RakeshSingh #AdityaBirlaFinance #ABFL #AdityaBirlaCapital #NBFC #Leadership #SMELending #HousingFinance #WealthManagement #CorporateAppointments #FinancialServices #cxolanes

Jaisharma has recently taken over as CFO for Schneider Electric’s Greater India Zone, marking a significant milestone in his 11-year career with the company. Before assuming this leadership role, he was Director of Business Finance and Head of FP&A India at Schneider Electric, where he spearheaded financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering across the Indian operations. His earlier tenure as Sr GM – Business Finance India involved end-to-end responsibility for financial performance, reporting, rolling forecasts, and providing strategic insights into key performance indicators. Prior to Schneider Electric, Jaisharma gained valuable experience at Tata Teleservices Ltd, where he spent nearly six years managing financial planning and analysis. He was instrumental in setting up the FP&A vertical for the enterprise finance function, driving strategic planning, budgeting, KPI evaluation, and operational synergy projects. With a strong background in finance leadership across Schneider Electric and Tata Teleservices, Jaisharma has consistently demonstrated his ability to align financial strategy with business growth objectives, making him a highly respected leader in corporate finance. #Jaisharma #SchneiderElectric #TataTeleservices #CFO #FinancialPlanning #CorporateFinance #FPandA #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #CorporateAppointments #WomenInFinance #cxolanes

Naveen Goel has been elevated as Country Head – MSE & Supply Chain Finance and MANCO member at Jana Small Finance Bank. With more than two decades of expertise, he has successfully driven leadership roles at SBM Bank (India) as Head of Supply Chain Finance and Small & Micro Lending, Writer Information as Chief Business Officer, and IndusInd Bank as Executive Vice President & Country Head for Small Business Banking and Supply Chain Finance. His journey reflects deep expertise in MSME, SME, MSE, commercial banking, and building scalable supply chain finance solutions. Previously, Naveen Goel held key positions with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. as Vice President – SME (Mid Markets), HDFC Bank as Branch Head, IDBI Bank as Manager, and Bank of Punjab as Executive Trainee. At IndusInd Bank, he played a pivotal role in leading nationwide SME, MSE, and supply chain finance businesses, collaborating with corporates such as Maruti, Mahindra, Tata, Daimler, Hero, and Volvo. His leadership continues to strengthen growth and innovation in India’s banking and financial services ecosystem. #JanaSmallFinanceBank #SBMBank #WriterInformation #IndusIndBank #ABNAMRO #HDFCBank #IDBIBank #BankofPunjab #SupplyChainFinance #SME #MSE #CommercialBanking #BusinessBanking #cxolanes

Pragati Gondhalekar has recently been appointed as Head of Internal Audit and Senior Management Personnel at IndusInd Bank. She brings with her nearly two decades of global audit and financial leadership experience across banking and financial services. Prior to this role, she served at Deutsche Bank for over six years, most recently as Country Head Group Audit – India, and earlier overseeing audits across India, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. Based in Mumbai, she was instrumental in strengthening governance frameworks and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse geographies. Before Deutsche Bank, Pragati held senior roles at L&T Finance, where she was Group Head of Internal Audit, leading audit functions across wholesale banking, investment management, general insurance, and treasury. She also worked with PwC in Toronto and Mumbai as a Manager, gaining deep exposure to international audit practices, and began her audit career with the Ontario Finance | Ontario Finances. With a career spanning IndusInd Bank, Deutsche Bank, L&T Financial Services, PwC, and Ontario Ministry of Finance, she has built a strong reputation in internal audit, governance, and risk management. #PragatiGondhalekar #IndusIndBank #DeutscheBank #LTFinancialServices #PwC #OntarioMinistryOfFinance #InternalAudit #RiskManagement #CorporateAppointments #Leadership #Governance #cxolanes

Birendra Mohanty has been appointed as Chief Business Officer at Zurich Kotak General Insurance. With over 22 years of experience in the insurance industry, he brings deep expertise across Agency, Broking, SME, and Bancassurance. At ICICI Lombard , he served as Business Head – Bancassurance, SME, and Motor Agency, where he drove business growth and strengthened distribution networks. His leadership at ICICI Lombard also spanned over 17 years, including roles as Vice President – SME, Motor Agency, and Government Business Group, along with responsibilities as Regional Head across Baroda, Kolkata, and Indore. Prior to his current role at Zurich Kotak General Insurance, Birendra Mohanty played a significant role in shaping strategies and building scalable models at ICICI Lombard, making key contributions to the company’s expansion in multiple segments. His long-standing career reflects a strong focus on operational excellence, customer engagement, and business transformation, positioning him as a strategic leader in the insurance domain. #ZurichKotakGeneralInsurance #ICICILombard #InsuranceLeadership #Bancassurance #SMEInsurance #AgencyBusiness #Broking #MotorInsurance #GeneralInsurance #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipInInsurance #cxolanes

Urvi Mehta has been appointed as Head of Life Science Marketing at Cognizant, where she leads integrated marketing strategies for biopharma, medtech, and healthcare clients across the Americas. With a focus on demand generation, thought leadership, executive engagement, and digital acceleration, she plays a key role in driving Cognizant’s growth and brand leadership in the global Life Sciences sector. Alongside this role, she continues her long-standing association as a GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) Council Member, where she contributes industry insights to global decision-makers. Previously, Urvi held senior leadership positions including Senior Vice President at Brand First, and multiple roles at Indegene, where she drove presales for strategic and large deals, growth marketing, customer expansion, and account-based marketing. She also served as Head of Marketing for IQVIA across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, and worked with leading organisations such as GE HealthCare, Excelra Knowledge Solutions, Brand Aid, Grey Matter Media House, and MAA Communications.Ltd Ltd. Her career reflects a strong foundation in healthcare, life sciences, and technology-driven marketing, positioning her as a versatile leader shaping global healthcare communications. #UrviMehta #Cognizant #LifeSciences #HealthcareMarketing #GLG #BrandFirst #Indegene #IQVIA #GEHealthcare #Excelra #CorporateAppointments #cxolanes

ABHIJEET JAIN has been elevated as Senior Vice President – Human Resources at UltraTech Cement, Aditya Birla Group. With a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, he has consistently driven organizational excellence across industries. At UltraTech Cement, he has played a pivotal role in shaping HR strategy, strengthening industrial relations, and nurturing talent. His journey includes impactful leadership at Wockhardt Ltd., where he managed HR for 10 manufacturing plants and a major R&D center, and at TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, where he transformed HR systems and workforce practices to enable sustainable growth. Previously, Abhijeet Jain contributed to diverse organizations including Tata Advanced Systems, Pfizer, ABB, RICO AUTO INDUSTRIES LTD., UFLEX Group, Aksh Optifibre Ltd., Ranutrol Industries Ltd., and Samarthan-Centre for Development Support . His experience across pharmaceuticals, automotive, engineering, aerospace, packaging, and manufacturing reflects his ability to create high-performance cultures and align people strategy with business transformation. #UltraTechCement #AdityaBirlaGroup #Wockhardt #TAFE #TataAdvancedSystems #Pfizer #ABB #RicoAuto #Uflex #AkshOptifibre #Manufacturing #HRLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #IndustrialRelations #cxolanes

Shantanu Sapre has recently been appointed as Chief Business Officer at MullenLowe Lintas Group, marking his return to the agency where he previously held multiple leadership positions. He earlier served as President and Executive Director at MullenLowe Lintas Group, spearheading digital transformation initiatives, pioneering HyperBundling, and managing relationships with major clients. In addition to his advertising career, Sapre has worked independently since 2022, contributing to tech-driven start-ups in mobile ticketing, fantasy sports, and quizzing platforms. His prior career spans leadership roles at Viacom, TBWA\Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Havas Creative Network, Profile Marketing LLC in Dubai, and Publicis Groupe India. With a strong portfolio covering global brands like Bajaj Auto, Diageo, Standard Chartered Bank, Philips, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Sapre’s expertise combines business strategy, digital product innovation, and brand management, positioning him as a transformative leader in the marketing and communications industry. #ShantanuSapre #MullenLoweLintas #Reliance #Tata #Birla #Bajaj #Godrej #Unilever #AdvertisingLeadership #DigitalTransformation #CorporateAppointments #cxolanes

Chauhan Rajendra has been appointed as President – Manufacturing Excellence at Eastman Auto & Power Limited, where he will be driving operational transformation and leadership in manufacturing processes. With an extensive career in the automotive and engineering sector, he brings rich experience from his tenure at Omega Seiki Mobility as Senior Vice President, where he contributed to advancing electric mobility manufacturing. His long-standing association with Delphi, spanning over 26 years, saw him lead as Country Manager – Delphi Powertrain Systems and I&CIM Manager for Asia Pacific, overseeing strategy, timelines, and key account management across global markets. He also held leadership responsibilities at GKN Automotive as Manager – Vendor Development, strengthening supplier development and engineering efficiency. Prior to this appointment, Chauhan Rajendra also pursued personal goals, authoring the book Principles of Problem Solving to guide engineers aspiring for careers in manufacturing and engineering. His new role at Eastman Auto & Power Limited adds to his legacy of shaping organizations such as Omega Seiki Mobility, Delphi, and GKN Automotive, reflecting a career dedicated to manufacturing excellence, vendor development, and powertrain innovation. #EastmanAuto #OmegaSeikiMobility #Delphi #GKNAutomotive #ManufacturingExcellence #EngineeringLeadership #AutomotiveIndustry #MobilitySolutions #VendorDevelopment #PowertrainSystems #ProblemSolving #Leadership #cxolanes