17 March 2026, New Delhi: Safex Chemicals has announced the appointment of Richa Malhotra as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as the company prepares for its next phase of expansion across specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.

A Chartered Accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, Malhotra brings over two decades of experience spanning business finance, strategy, corporate banking and client management. She previously served as Executive Director, Financial Markets at Standard Chartered Bank, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka.

In her new role, she will oversee financial strategy, capital architecture and governance at Safex, supporting the company's growth across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing, including its agrochemical business.

Commenting on the appointment, Piyush Jindal, Promoter Director and Joint Managing Director at Safex Group, said the company is scaling an integrated platform and that Malhotra's experience will strengthen financial discipline and value creation.

Malhotra said she looks forward to contributing to Safex's growth, highlighting the company's legacy of innovation and its strong agricultural focus as it expands in global markets.

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