Areion Group strengthens leadership; appoints veteran banker Suresh Khatanhar as Group Chief Executive Officer

Areion Group announced the appointment of veteran banker Shri Suresh Khatanhar as its Group Chief Executive Officer, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to strengthen its leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth. With more than four decades of experience in the Indian banking and financial services sector, Shri Khatanhar will lead the Group’s strategic direction, business growth initiatives and operational excellence across group businesses.

Prior to joining Areion Group, Shri 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. Throughout his distinguished career, he has successfully led large-scale business transformation, strengthened governance frameworks and driven sustainable growth.

Welcoming Shri Khatanhar to the organisation, 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.”