Bengaluru, Mar 16: Primus Partners has announced the appointment of Neelu Khatri as an Independent Director, strengthening the firm’s Board.
Ms Khatri has been one of the founding members of India’s newest airline – Akasa Air. She played a pivotal role in building the airline from blueprint to execution, contributing to one of the fastest scale-ups in global aviation history. She brings over three decades of experience spanning defence, aviation, aerospace technology, and consulting.
In her role as Independent Director, Neelu will bring strategic guidance on corporate governance. Her start-up to full scale experience will be of immense help as Primus Partners charts its growth trajectory.
Primus Partners has established itself as a leading India headquartered management consulting and solutions focused firm. The firm has an unwavering focus on corporate governance, appointing Independent Directors on the Board from its early days. Primus also invites its GenZ staff to Board meetings, ensuring that young voices contribute to Board deliberations.
Commenting on the appointment, Davinder Sandhu, Co-Founder & Chairperson, Primus Partners, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Neelu Khatri to the Board at Primus Partners. Her remarkable journey across defence, aviation, and consulting brings a rare combination of experience and strategic insight to our leadership team. Neelu’s experience of rapidly scaling up Akasa Air will be invaluable as we grow Primus Partners with the right focus on corporate governance.
Speaking on her appointment, Neelu Khatri said,
“The consulting industry is in a transformative phase, with the advent of AI. This is an exciting time for Primus as an Indian origin consulting firm, to promote its product offerings, and make a mark in the global consulting market. As the firm pushes forth with its ambitious growth plans, I look forward to making sure that the right corporate governance mechanisms are in place, and risks are addressed as we scale up.”
