Charu Khatri

Background

About Charu Khatri

With over 17 years of experience spanning diverse industries such as aerospace, defense, consulting, and manufacturing, have developed a strong foundation in financial planning, corporate strategy, and operational excellence. My career has been marked by achievements in driving business growth, optimizing processes, and delivering value to stakeholders through data-driven decision-making and strategic execution. At Mahindra Defence & Aero, I specialize in enabling financial planning and analysis to support Aero and Defense projects by uncovering cost-saving opportunities, and securing Board approvals for key initiatives, developing financial models for project funding. Prior leadership roles at EY-Parthenon and Sandhar Technologies refined my expertise in corporate finance, IPO execution, M&A transactions, and turnaround strategies. I have successfully contributed to strategic growth initiatives, operational turnarounds, and value creation, fostering stakeholder trust and delivering measurable financial outcomes. Throughout my career, I have cultivated a results-driven approach, leveraging analytical skills, industry knowledge, and collaborative problem-solving to drive impactful solutions.