Areion Group, a financial services and investment company, has announced the appointment of veteran banker Suresh Khatanhar as its Group Chief Executive Officer.
In this role, Khatanhar will shape Areion’s strategic direction, and lead business growth initiatives and operational excellence across group businesses.
The newly appointed Group CEO brings over four decades of experience in the Indian banking and financial services sector. Prior to joining Areion Group, he 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 the course of his career, he has led large-scale business transformation, strengthened governance frameworks and driven 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."
