New Delhi: Primus Partners has appointed Neelu Khatri, former co-founder of Akasa Air, as an Independent Director, strengthening the firm’s Board and governance framework.
Khatri was among the founding members of Akasa Air and played a key role in building the airline from blueprint to execution, contributing to one of the fastest scale-ups in global aviation. She brings more than three decades of experience across defence, aviation, aerospace technology and consulting.
In her role as Independent Director, Khatri will provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and help support the firm’s next phase of growth. Her experience of building and scaling organisations from start-up stage to full-scale operations is expected to contribute to the company’s expansion strategy.
Primus Partners has positioned itself as an India-headquartered management consulting and solutions-focused firm with a strong emphasis on corporate governance. The company has appointed independent directors to its board since its early years and also invites Gen Z employees to board meetings to ensure young perspectives are represented in key discussions.
Commenting on the appointment, Davinder Sandhu, Co-Founder and 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.”
