Richa Malhotra Named Group CFO at Safex Group
Prior to joining Safex Chemicals, Richa served as Executive Director, Financial Markets at Standard Chartered Bank
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Published: Mar 16, 2026 2:15 PM | 2 min read
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Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, she will be responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy, managing capital structure, and strengthening governance as Safex plans its next phase of growth in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
Richa is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce.
She brings more than 20 years of experience across finance, business planning, corporate banking, and client management. Before joining Safex, she worked at Standard Chartered Bank as Executive Director in Financial Markets, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka.
Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management, and financial market-based funding solutions. Over the years, she has worked with a wide range of clients, from domestic companies to large global corporations.
Speaking about the appointment, Piyush Jindal, Promoter Director and Joint Managing Director at Safex Group, said the company is entering an important growth phase. He added that Richa’s experience and strategic approach will help strengthen financial discipline and support the company’s expansion plans.
Richa is expected to play a key role in managing investments across different business areas, improving the company’s financial position, and supporting its growth from India to international markets.
Sharing her thoughts, Richa said she is happy to join Safex, a company with a strong legacy built on integrity, innovation, and deep understanding of the agriculture sector. She added that she looks forward to contributing to its future growth.
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