Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India, has announced the appointment of Mohit Khullar as Managing Director to lead its Corporate Finance practice in India. With India emerging as a hub for private equity, M&A, and structured finance transactions, this strategic appointment is a key step in A&M’s growth plan to significantly scale its Corporate Finance practice.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Khullar has an established track record in strategic transaction advisory. He has led marquee transactions across healthcare, consumer, business services and industrials sectors. He has developed and led high-performing teams, while cultivating strong relationships with owners, CXOs and financial sponsors.
Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Khullar served as Managing Director at o3 Capital and has worked with Equirus Capital and Standard Chartered Bank. Additionally, he co-founded a healthcare-technology business, where he served as the CEO, garnering multiple industry accolades.
A&M’s Corporate Finance practice will have a team of 40+ sector-specialized professionals and will leverage A&M’s global relationships with corporates and sponsors alike for in-bound as well as out-bound M&A, with a focus on optimizing value for clients.
Himanshu Bajaj, Managing Director and India Co-Country Leader at A&M, said "India’s rapidly evolving investment landscape presents a significant opportunity for transformative corporate finance solutions. Mohit’s deep sectoral and sponsor relationships and transaction expertise will be instrumental as we continue to augment our Corporate Finance practice in India by attracting top talent. His addition reflects our commitment to scaling our operations and delivering valuable solutions to clients.”
Nikhil Shah, Managing Director and Financial Advisory & Special Situations Leader, said, “With A&M’s focus on corporates and financial sponsors globally, providing high quality corporate finance services is a natural addition for our client base. Our global network of A&M corporate finance professionals gives us an edge to access strategic and financial investors and connect them with sellers credibly and efficiently. Mohit’s extensive experience and reputation aligns with our objective of providing value to our clients in India and globally.”
Mohit Khullar said, “With A&M’s strategy to develop dedicated teams across the focus sectors, we are uniquely positioned to serve businesses navigating the complexities of capital raising and strategic transactions. I am thrilled to contribute to A&M’s vision of creating a leading Corporate Finance practice in India, leveraging the firm’s global synergies along with local market expertise.”
Mr. Khullar holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communications from Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi. He has also served on the Governing Council of NATHEALTH, a leading healthcare industry federation in India.