WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — Amol Dhargalkar, an Indian American finance executive and board chair at Chatham Financial, has joined the Board of Directors of APIA Scholars, the nonprofit announced on July 28.
Dhargalkar brings more than two decades of experience in global finance to the Washington, D.C.-based organization. He currently serves as a Managing Partner at Chatham Financial, a leading financial services firm that advises major corporations and investors on capital markets strategies. His appointment marks a key addition to the leadership team of APIA Scholars, the nation’s largest nonprofit supporting underserved Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students in higher education.
Dhargalkar has spent 25 years advising some of the world’s largest public and private companies. He specializes in capital markets, with a focus on derivatives, interest rate, currency, and commodity risk management. His experience spans a wide range of industries, including real estate, technology, healthcare, telecommunications, and industrials.
He currently leads Chatham Financial’s Global Corporates Sector. Under his leadership, the firm serves more than 300 companies worldwide, providing advisory and technology solutions to manage financial risk. In 2010, Dhargalkar helped establish the Corporate Sector at Chatham Financial. Since then, he has played a central role in guiding clients through complex market environments and developing strategic risk management programs.
Dhargalkar holds dual bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering and economics from The Pennsylvania State University. He later earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was named a Palmer Scholar, an honor given to students who graduate in the top 5% of their class. His academic success and deep industry expertise align with the mission of APIA Scholars to foster educational excellence among underserved students.
Founded in 2003, APIA Scholars is a national nonprofit dedicated to improving access to higher education for AAPI students. The organization provides scholarships, mentorship, and academic support to thousands of students from underserved backgrounds.
Dr. Noël Harmon, president and executive director of APIA Scholars, expressed her enthusiasm for Dhargalkar’s appointment. “We are honored to welcome Amol to the Board,” Harmon said. “His expertise in strategic leadership and finance will be invaluable as we continue to build an organization that moves our mission forward.”
APIA Scholars focuses on the academic, personal, and professional success of its scholars. Its work includes student support programs, research initiatives, and partnerships with universities and institutions across the country.
Dhargalkar’s professional experience in navigating financial markets complements APIA Scholars’ goal of empowering the next generation of leaders. His strategic insights are expected to enhance the organization’s long-term planning and impact.
