Primus Partners appoints Neelu Khatri as independent director

New Delhi: Management consulting firm Primus Partners has appointed Neelu Khatri, who recently stepped down from a leadership role at Akasa Air, as an independent director.

Khatri, one of the founding members of Akasa Air, has more than three decades of experience spanning defence, aviation, aerospace technology and consulting.

According to a statement issued by the company, Khatri 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,” it said.


Primus Partners also invites its GenZ staff to board meetings, ensuring that young voices contribute to board deliberations, the company said.

“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,” said Davinder Sandhu, co-founder and chairperson, Primus Partners.

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.”