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Aviva India appoints Ali Onder Lulu as chief distribution officer
MUMBAI: Aviva Life Insurance has announced the appointment of Ali Onder Lulu to the position of chief distribution officer for the brand’s India business based out of the company’s Gurgaon HQ. In his role, Lulu will oversee the company’s multiple customer touchpoints through its varied distribution challenges both for individual and corporate customers. He will lead the company’s strategic organic growth plans.
Aviva India MD and CEO Trevor Bull said, “Ali has wide-ranging industry experience across many areas of the business but particularly sales and customer care. He has been associated with the Aviva International family for over 10 years and therefore already lives by the core values that are key to how we operate as a company. We will benefit from the new perspectives he can bring as well as his overall deep knowledge and expertise as we look to increase further the value we provide to all our stakeholders. I am delighted that through his appointment we have further strengthened the company’s leadership team to accelerate our growth aspirations.”
Lulu said, “India continues to be a conducive market for the growth of the life insurance business. The industry has witnessed the need to explore new avenues to connect and engage with customers. Innovative experiential tools, product excellence and increased value on product purchase will propel industry growth. I believe, there is a huge growth potential in India, a view shared by our shareholders and we invest further energies to realise and accelerate our enhanced goals. I am thankful to the management for this opportunity and demonstrating faith in me to take the magnanimous responsibility. I am excited to be associated with the organization and look forward to some good work ahead.”
Lulu is an industry veteran with an experience of over 22 years. He has executed leadership roles for more than 15 years and has adept knowledge in product development, customer management, bancassurance, group business, business development and distribution retail, (agency & direct). In the past, he has been associated with the Insurance Group of Sabanci Conglomerate. Under his aegis, AkEmeklilik, a pension and life company was introduced in 2003. Further, he played an instrumental role in establishing AvivaSA Life and Pension company in 2007.
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Primus Partners appoints Akasa Air co-founder Neelu Khatri as independent director
Veteran aviation and defence professional joins as independent director
NEW DELHI: Primus Partners has appointed Neelu Khatri, a founding member of Akasa Air, as an independent director, strengthening the consulting firm’s board as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
Khatri brings more than three decades of experience across defence, aviation, aerospace technology and consulting. She was part of the core team that helped build Akasa Air from concept to launch, contributing to what has been widely described as one of the fastest airline scale ups in recent aviation history.
At Primus Partners, she will provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and help steer the firm’s long term growth plans. Her experience of building a start up into a full scale organisation is expected to support the consulting firm as it expands its footprint.
Primus Partners co-founder and chairperson Davinder Sandhu, said the appointment brings valuable expertise to the board. “Neelu’s journey across defence, aviation and consulting brings a rare blend of operational insight and strategic thinking. Her experience in rapidly scaling Akasa Air will be invaluable as we continue to grow while maintaining a strong focus on corporate governance,” he said.
Primus Partners, an India headquartered management consulting and solutions firm, has emphasised governance and board oversight since its early days. The company has also taken an unconventional approach by inviting its Gen Z employees to attend board meetings so that younger perspectives can contribute to discussions.
Speaking on her appointment, Khatri said the consulting sector is entering a transformative period shaped by emerging technologies. “The industry is evolving rapidly with the rise of AI. This is an exciting moment for an Indian origin consulting firm like Primus Partners to expand its product offerings and strengthen its presence globally,” she said.
She added that as the firm pursues ambitious expansion plans, her focus will be on ensuring strong governance frameworks and effective risk management as the organisation scales.
