Amol Dhargalkar Appointed to APIA Scholars Board of Directors
Amol Dhargalkar, the Managing Partner and Board Chair at Chatham Financial, has expanded his horizons by joining the Board of Directors of APIA Scholars, a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the academic, personal, and professional success of scholars, particularly those in need.
Dhargalkar's impressive educational background includes a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and economics from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Palmer Scholar.
At Chatham Financial, a global financial services firm, Dhargalkar leads the Global Corporates Sector, serving over 300 companies with advisory and technology solutions for financial risk management. His focus in the industry is on derivatives, debt capital markets strategies, and hedging programs related to interest rate, currency, and commodity risks. He has been with Chatham since at least 2010, when he helped establish the Corporates sector there.
Dhargalkar's advisory work at Chatham Financial includes the development, execution, and ongoing management of hedging programs for some of the world's largest companies and real asset investors. His expertise in capital markets strategies has been recognised, and he frequently shares insights on market conditions in media such as CNBC.
APIA Scholars, founded in 2003, carries out its mission through scholarships, student success programs, research, and applied partnerships. The focus of its work is on academic, personal, and professional success for APIA (Asian Pacific Islander American) scholars and students. Dr. Noël Harmon, President and Executive Director of APIA Scholars, stated that Dhargalkar's expertise in strategic leadership and finance will be invaluable for the organisation.
In addition to his role at Chatham Financial, Dhargalkar is now part of the team at APIA Scholars, aiming to educate, elevate, and empower the next generation of scholars and students. Chatham Financial, on the other hand, continues to thrive under his leadership, providing essential financial services to global corporations.
Amol Dhargalkar's role at APIA Scholars will align his expertise in finance with the organization's dedication to education-and-self-development, particularly for Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) students. Leveraging his business acumen from Chatham Financial, Dhargalkar aims to educate, elevate, and empower the next generation of APIA scholars and students.
