Amol Dhargalkar appointed to APIA Scholars Board of Directors
Amol Dhargalkar, a Managing Partner and Board Chair at Chatham Financial, a global financial services firm specializing in capital markets strategies and financial risk management, has joined the Board of Directors of APIA Scholars.
Chatham Financial's Global Corporates Sector, led by Dhargalkar, serves over 300 companies by advising on derivatives, debt capital markets strategies, and managing hedging programs related to interest rate, currency, and commodity risk. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Dhargalakar has advised some of the world's largest companies and real asset investors.
APIA Scholars, a non-profit organization founded in 2003, is dedicated to supporting Asian and Pacific Islander American scholars. Its mission is to educate, elevate, and empower scholars and the next generation of students. The organization focuses on the academic, personal, and professional success of scholars, with a focus on those who are most in need.
Dr. Noël Harmon, President and Executive Director of APIA Scholars, expressed that they are honored to welcome Amol to the Board. Dhargalkar's expertise in strategic leadership and finance will undoubtedly help advance the organization's mission.
Prior to his role at Chatham Financial, Dhargalkar received his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and economics.
Dhargalkar's advisory work spans both public and private companies, and his focus has been on derivatives and debt capital markets strategies. His addition to the APIA Scholars Board of Directors is expected to strengthen the nonprofit’s growth and impact.
This information is from a July 29, 2025 announcement by American Bazaar Online and corroborated by APIA Scholars and other related sources.
In his role at Chatham Financial, Amol Dhargalkar, an experienced finance professional, has worked extensively with businesses, providing advice on derivatives, debt capital markets strategies, and managing hedging programs related to various financial risks. With his addition to the APIA Scholars Board of Directors, Dhargalkar's education-and-self-development background, including an MBA from the Wharton School and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and economics, will contribute to the organization's mission of supporting Asian and Pacific Islander American scholars in their business and career endeavors.
