Areion Group has appointed veteran banker Shri Suresh Khatanhar as its Group Chief Executive Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth.
With over four decades of experience in India’s banking and financial services sector, Khatanhar will lead the Group’s strategic direction, business growth initiatives and operational excellence across its businesses.
Before joining Areion Group, Khatanhar served as Deputy Managing Director of IDBI Bank, where he oversaw key functions including Retail Banking, Treasury, Centralised Operations, Risk Management, Government Business, Audit, Legal and Governance. During his tenure, he led business transformation initiatives, strengthened governance frameworks and drove sustainable growth.
Commenting on the appointment, Manish Lalwani, Founder, Areion Group, said, “We are delighted to welcome Shri Suresh Khatanhar to the Areion Group family. His extensive experience, proven leadership, and deep industry insights will be invaluable as we steer into the next phase of growth. As we continue to expand our presence across asset management, special situation resolution and retail banking, his strategic vision and institutional expertise will be instrumental in creating long-term value for all our stakeholders.”
