Our Team

Nikhil Khanna, Executive Chairman, India

Nikhil Khanna has over two decades of experience in infrastructure, aviation, defence, hospitality, luxury brands, public affairs and community initiatives. The entrepreneurial spirit runs deep in Nikhil. He was the Founder-Director of Friday Content Solutions, an information services company that served over 300 clients. He sold the company in 2003 and in 2004, he established Avian with just three employees and two clients - Airbus, the world’s largest airplane manufacturer, and Sona Koyo Steering, an ancillary manufacturer for the automotive industry in India.

Besides focusing on Avian’s growth, Nikhil set up Chase India, an associate company, in 2011 to work on public policy mandate for leading Indian and multinational companies. He is also responsible for Avian’s dedicated investment in content, corporate social responsibility, digital and public affairs. Nikhil enjoys building relationships with media owners, senior journalists, academics, industry, corporates and the arts.