NEW DELHI — Safex Chemicals has announced the appointment of Richa Malhotra as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A seasoned finance leader with over 20 years of experience, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture, and governance as it scales its operations in the global agrochemicals and specialty chemicals sectors.
Malhotra joins Safex from Standard Chartered Bank, where she served as Executive Director, Financial Markets, overseeing high-performance teams across India and Sri Lanka.
Professional Profile & Expertise:
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Academic Background: She is a Chartered Accountant and an alumna of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University.
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Core Competencies: Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury risk management, and strategic financing solutions for large international corporates and global subsidiaries.
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Strategic Mandate: At Safex, she will be responsible for sharpening financial discipline and managing capital deployment across three key verticals: branded formulations, specialty chemicals, and contract manufacturing.
Strategic Vision for Safex
The appointment comes as the 35-year-old organization moves to strengthen its balance sheet ahead of major market milestones. Piyush Jindal, Promoter Director and Joint MD, noted that Malhotra’s “strategic rigor” will be vital as the group transitions into a globally integrated platform.
“I look forward to the journey ahead with an organization rooted in integrity, innovation, and deep agricultural insight,” Malhotra said regarding her new role.
