Rediffusion Y&R appoints Bhautik Mithani as CFO

Rediffusion Y&R has appointed as Bhautik Mithani as its Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Swasti Bhowmick. Mithani has been CFO of TME, the media arm of Rediffusion Y&R.

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Published: Feb 3, 2010 7:27 AM  | 2 min read
Rediffusion Y&R appoints Bhautik Mithani as CFO
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Rediffusion Y&R has appointed as Bhautik Mithani as its Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Swasti Bhowmick. Mithani has been CFO of TME, the media arm of Rediffusion Y&R.

Speaking on Bhautik’s appointment, Mahesh Chauhan, Group CEO, Rediffusion Y&R, said, “Bhautik was a key contributor to the start of our journey to reinvent and it’s heartening to see him return, geared to further our successes, now as part of the leadership team. He returns home with familiar appreciation and renewed zest. I’d also like to thank Swasti for his role in our progress over the last year.”

On his appointment, Mithani said, “I am happy to be back at Rediffusion Y&R. Being part of the company previously, I am already acquainted with the operation and practices of Rediffusion Y&R. I am, therefore, eager to handle this larger portfolio and help the company meet its goals and targets and continue its current success.”

Mithani’s core areas of expertise include financial planning, budgeting, accounting, systems and processes, audit and taxation. His last assignment was with Prana Studios Pvt Ltd, where he was Vice President, Finance. Apart from introducing new systems and processes at Prana Studios, Mithani was also instrumental in implementation of forex strategy to hedge against forex fluctuations.

Mithani has also worked with Media Planning Group (Euro RSCG) and one of the leading internal audit firms, Aneja Associates, in Mumbai.

Published On: Feb 3, 2010 7:27 AM 
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