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Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
CFI appoints Ziad Melhem as group CEO, co-founders to lead the board as chairman and vice chairman
These leadership appointments further strengthen CFI Financial Group's position as a leading global trading and investing provider CFI Financial Group, a globally recognised leader in online trading, announced today the appointment of Ziad Melhem as its new group chief executive officer, marking an important milestone as the Group continues its strong global growth trajectory. Melhem previously served as group chief marketing officer, where he helped elevate CFI's global brand and strengthen its presence across key markets. As Group CEO, he will lead the company's day-to-day operations, with a focus on accelerating growth, expanding client value, and driving innovation across CFI's global footprint. Alongside this leadership change, co-founders Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury will transition from their current roles as managing directors to become chairman and vice chairman of CFI Financial Group, respectively. As co-founders and members of the Board, they will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the Group's strategic direction, guiding its long-term vision, and strengthening corporate governance across CFI's expanding global footprint. Additionally, Stelios Thrasyvoulou, previously chief technology and information officer, will assume the role of chief product and technology officer, continuing to lead the development of CFI's innovative product and technology offerings. Commenting on the leadership evolution, Hisham Mansour, chairman of CFI Financial Group, said: "As we move into an exciting new phase of CFI's journey, these leadership appointments reflect our commitment to building a company that continues to grow and evolve beyond its founders. Eduardo and I remain fully engaged in shaping the Group's strategic direction from our roles on the Board, and in supporting Ziad as he takes the helm as Group CEO. We have full confidence in his leadership and in the broader management team to lead CFI into its next chapter of success and deliver exceptional value to our clients worldwide." Ziad Melhem, group CEO of CFI Financial Group, added: "It is an honour to take on the role of Group CEO and to continue building on the strong foundation that Hisham, Eduardo, and the entire CFI team have created. We are entering a dynamic new chapter for CFI, and I look forward to working with our talented teams to drive innovation, growth, and excellence across all markets we serve." These leadership appointments further strengthen CFI Financial Group's position as a leading global trading and investing provider, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, client value, and long-term growth across all markets it serves.
Al Bawaba
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
CFI Appoints Ziad Melhem as Group CEO, Co-Founders to Lead the Board as Chairman and Vice Chairman
CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading, announced today the appointment of Ziad Melhem as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, marking an important milestone as the Group continues its strong global growth previously served as Group Chief Marketing Officer, where he helped elevate CFI's global brand and strengthen its presence across key markets. As Group CEO, he will lead the company's day-to-day operations, with a focus on accelerating growth, expanding client value, and driving innovation across CFI's global this leadership change, Co-Founders Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury will transition from their current roles as Managing Directors to become Chairman and Vice Chairman of CFI Financial Group, respectively. As Co-Founders and members of the Board, they will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the Group's strategic direction, guiding its long-term vision, and strengthening corporate governance across CFI's expanding global Stelios Thrasyvoulou, previously Chief Technology and Information Officer, will assume the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer, continuing to lead the development of CFI's innovative product and technology on the leadership evolution, Hisham Mansour, Chairman of CFI Financial Group, said: "As we move into an exciting new phase of CFI's journey, these leadership appointments reflect our commitment to building a company that continues to grow and evolve beyond its founders. Eduardo and I remain fully engaged in shaping the Group's strategic direction from our roles on the Board, and in supporting Ziad as he takes the helm as Group CEO. We have full confidence in his leadership and in the broader management team to lead CFI into its next chapter of success and deliver exceptional value to our clients worldwide."Ziad Melhem, Group CEO of CFI Financial Group, added: "It is an honor to take on the role of Group CEO and to continue building on the strong foundation that Hisham, Eduardo, and the entire CFI team have created. We are entering a dynamic new chapter for CFI, and I look forward to working with our talented teams to drive innovation, growth, and excellence across all markets we serve." These leadership appointments further strengthen CFI Financial Group's position as a leading global trading and investing provider, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, client value, and long-term growth across all markets it serves.
Business Standard
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
CFI to Host Flagship Conference on "Redefining India's Infrastructure Growth: Next Gen Solutions for a Viksit Bharat" on June 20 in New Delhi
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 19: The Construction Federation of India (CFI) will host its flagship conference, "Redefining India's Infrastructure Growth: Next Gen Solutions for a Viksit Bharat," on Friday, 20th June 2025, at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The conference will convene government representatives, industry leaders, and policy experts to address pressing challenges and opportunities shaping India's infrastructure and construction landscape in a rapidly evolving global environment. Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road, Transport & Highways , will be the Guest of Honour at the event and deliver a Special Address in the Exclusive Session. At a time when global trade dynamics and tariff realignments are redrawing economic boundaries, the conference aims to examine their direct impact on India's EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) sector. The agenda includes addressing volatility in raw material prices, supply chain vulnerabilities, and rising demand for specialized infrastructure, ranging from semiconductor fabs and defense corridors to data centers. The forum will also focus on pragmatic policy strategies that promote material resilience, foster green adoption and enable sustainable infrastructure delivery. The spotlight will be on high-growth sectors central to India's energy transition and digital future, including semiconductors, batteries, PV modules, offshore wind and small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Ajit Gulabchand, President-Emeritus, CFI and Chairman, Hindustan Construction Company Ltd., stated, "As a founding member of CFI, I've seen our industry evolve through several phases of transformation. This conference is an opportunity to reflect on the changing global landscape and collectively develop policy frameworks that support sustainability, technology and rapid growth. I encourage all stakeholders to be part of this dialogue for a stronger construction sector and a self-reliant India." Vinayak Pai, President, CFI and Managing Director & CEO, Tata Projects Ltd., remarked, "CFI is uniquely positioned to represent the construction industry's voice in policy development and sectoral reforms. Our upcoming conference brings together the best minds to chart actionable strategies for resilient, green and digitally enabled infrastructure." Conference Agenda Highlights Panel I: Emerging Mega Trends in Infrastructure (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM) This session will explore how India's infrastructure ecosystem is adapting to global shifts. Discussions will cover geopolitical supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations in raw materials, sustainable construction practices and innovations such as low-carbon steel, alternate materials, precast systems and strategic procurement under the 'Make in India' agenda. Panel II: Powering India's Energy Transition (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM) India's energy roadmap will take center stage, with focus on scaling renewable energy (RE), enhancing grid stability via storage systems (BESS, PSP), and expanding domestic manufacturing for PV modules and wind turbines. Discussions will also cover India's nuclear ambitions, especially SMRs and financing mechanisms for clean energy growth. Panel III: Building Digital India - Industry 4.0 and Beyond (02:00 PM - 03:00 PM) The final session will delve into strengthening India's digital manufacturing base. Key topics include semiconductor fabs, battery localization strategies and advancements under the India Semiconductor Mission. Panelists will also examine how AI and automation are shaping next-gen manufacturing clusters aligned with India's technological aspirations. Akhil Gupta, Vice President, CFI and ED & CEO, Shapoorji Pallonji Engineering & Construction remarked, "CFI has consistently advocated for better infrastructure policy, contracting mechanisms and taxation frameworks. Our efforts have helped shape industry-wide improvements and this conference will further strengthen our collective vision and action." "We are proactively engaging in initiatives that advance quality, safety and environmental benchmarks. CFI's focus on future-ready infrastructure and regulatory transformation will be key to India's global competitiveness," Preiti Patel, Treasurer, CFI and Chef Strategy & Growth Officer, Tata Projects Ltd. added. The Construction Federation of India (CFI) is an industry representative body with a two-fold mission: to drive comprehensive advancements across the construction sector and to address persistent operational and policy-level challenges. Since its inception in 2000, CFI has remained committed to identifying structural issues affecting project implementation and has consistently advocated for necessary reforms. The Federation works closely with both Central and State authorities to propose amendments to laws, taxation frameworks, and regulatory policies--ensuring they align with the evolving needs of India's construction and infrastructure ecosystem. CFI continues to play a pivotal role in shaping a future-ready construction industry that supports the nation's development goals.
Fashion Value Chain
19-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
CFI to Host Flagship Conference on 'Redefining India's Infrastructure Growth: Next Gen Solutions for a Viksit Bharat' on June 20 in New Delhi
The Construction Federation of India (CFI) will host its flagship conference, 'Redefining India's Infrastructure Growth: Next Gen Solutions for a Viksit Bharat,' on Friday, 20th June 2025, at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The conference will convene government representatives, industry leaders, and policy experts to address pressing challenges and opportunities shaping India's infrastructure and construction landscape in a rapidly evolving global environment. Shri Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road, Transport & Highways , will be the Guest of Honour at the event and deliver a Special Address in the Exclusive Session. Vinayak Pai, President, CFI and Managing Director & CEO (Tata Projects Ltd.) and Ajit Gulabchand, President-Emeritus, CFI and Chairman (Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.) At a time when global trade dynamics and tariff realignments are redrawing economic boundaries, the conference aims to examine their direct impact on India's EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) sector. The agenda includes addressing volatility in raw material prices, supply chain vulnerabilities, and rising demand for specialized infrastructure, ranging from semiconductor fabs and defense corridors to data centers. The forum will also focus on pragmatic policy strategies that promote material resilience, foster green adoption and enable sustainable infrastructure delivery. The spotlight will be on high-growth sectors central to Indias energy transition and digital future, including semiconductors, batteries, PV modules, offshore wind and small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Ajit Gulabchand, President-Emeritus, CFI and Chairman, Hindustan Construction Company Ltd., stated, 'As a founding member of CFI, I've seen our industry evolve through several phases of transformation. This conference is an opportunity to reflect on the changing global landscape and collectively develop policy frameworks that support sustainability, technology and rapid growth. I encourage all stakeholders to be part of this dialogue for a stronger construction sector and a self-reliant India.' Vinayak Pai, President, CFI and Managing Director & CEO, Tata Projects Ltd., remarked, 'CFI is uniquely positioned to represent the construction industry's voice in policy development and sectoral reforms. Our upcoming conference brings together the best minds to chart actionable strategies for resilient, green and digitally enabled infrastructure.' Conference Agenda Highlights Panel I: Emerging Mega Trends in Infrastructure (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM) This session will explore how India's infrastructure ecosystem is adapting to global shifts. Discussions will cover geopolitical supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations in raw materials, sustainable construction practices and innovations such as low-carbon steel, alternate materials, precast systems and strategic procurement under the 'Make in India' agenda. Panel II: Powering India's Energy Transition (12:00 PM – 01:00 PM) India's energy roadmap will take center stage, with focus on scaling renewable energy (RE), enhancing grid stability via storage systems (BESS, PSP), and expanding domestic manufacturing for PV modules and wind turbines. Discussions will also cover India's nuclear ambitions, especially SMRs and financing mechanisms for clean energy growth. Panel III: Building Digital India – Industry 4.0 and Beyond (02:00 PM – 03:00 PM) The final session will delve into strengthening India's digital manufacturing base. Key topics include semiconductor fabs, battery localization strategies and advancements under the India Semiconductor Mission. Panelists will also examine how AI and automation are shaping next-gen manufacturing clusters aligned with India's technological aspirations. Akhil Gupta, Vice President, CFI and ED & CEO, Shapoorji Pallonji Engineering & Construction remarked, 'CFI has consistently advocated for better infrastructure policy, contracting mechanisms and taxation frameworks. Our efforts have helped shape industry-wide improvements and this conference will further strengthen our collective vision and action.' 'We are proactively engaging in initiatives that advance quality, safety and environmental benchmarks. CFI's focus on future-ready infrastructure and regulatory transformation will be key to India's global competitiveness,'Preiti Patel, Treasurer, CFI and Chef Strategy & Growth Officer, Tata Projects About Construction Federation of India (CFI) The Construction Federation of India (CFI) is an industry representative body with a two-fold mission: to drive comprehensive advancements across the construction sector and to address persistent operational and policy-level challenges. Since its inception in 2000, CFI has remained committed to identifying structural issues affecting project implementation and has consistently advocated for necessary reforms. The Federation works closely with both Central and State authorities to propose amendments to laws, taxation frameworks, and regulatory policies-ensuring they align with the evolving needs of India's construction and infrastructure ecosystem. CFI continues to play a pivotal role in shaping a future-ready construction industry that supports the nations development goals.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Research consumables supply center inaugurated at AIC-CCMB in Hyderabad; it cuts waiting time to get chemical agents
A special 'supply center' providing accessibility to essential research consumables for the life science research community in and around the (AIC-CCMB) Atal Incubation Centre-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology campus at Uppal in Hyderabad was inaugurated on Wednesday (June 18, 2025). CSIR-CCMB Director Vinay Kumar Nandicoori dedicated the centre set up by 'Thermo Fisher Scientific' to the researchers in the area including those working at Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics (CDFD), National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and others, in the presence of AIC-CCMB CEO N. Madhusudana Rao. Steady supply of chemical agents Dr. Kumar said the supply centre promises to reduce the usual time lags in getting the necessary chemical agents like enzymes for research purposes, as steady supply will now be available. 'It will be good for the entire eco-system as procurements otherwise could be cumbersome,' he said. Thermo Fisher's director Jayabharath Reddy said they are committed to support scientific innovation and the new supply center will enable start ups and researchers at CCMB and surrounding institutions to gain access to critical research consumables. 'Specialised consumables have always been a challenge for researchers, sometimes losing months in the process of ordering to delivering. Our centre will be putting essential materials right on campus, enabling faster scientific breakthroughs,' he said The new centre is located adjacent to the company's Centre for Innovation (CFI) established at the AIC-CCMB. The CFI was set up for fostering collaborations and advancing scientific breakthroughs in life sciences. Earlier, AIC-CCMB and Thermo Fisher are also holding a three-day workshop on 'Cell Health Analysis' to enhance technical skills of the researchers in cell based assays used in biomedical research and drug discovery. 'Cell analysis is crucial in developing therapies for cancer and other diseases. This workshop gives researchers hands-on exposure to advanced tools,' said Dr. Rao.
