India 
Leadership Team

The Allianz Partners India Leadership Team is made up of experts from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about each member of our leadership team below.
Charu Kaushal Chief Sales Officer Allianz Partners India

Charu Kaushal is the Managing Director of Allianz Partners India, one of the leading Assistance Services Company in India.  Charu joined Allianz Partners in May 2014 as the Chief Sales Officer and has played a crucial role in charting out an outstanding growth trajectory in India.

With over 10 years of dedicated service to Allianz Partners India, Charu is a seasoned business leader with a rich background in Banking and Financial Services, Insurance and Retail. Over the course of two decades of professional experience, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in roles with P&L accountability for over a decade.

Prior to joining Allianz Partners, she worked at Citigroup for close to a decade specializing in consumer finance and retail lending. During her time there, she served as the Business Head for personal loans, managing a robust network of 450 strong branches. Her professional journey also includes stints at Perfetti, Arvind Mills, and Netambit. She is a graduate in Economics from Lady Shriram College, Delhi University and holds an MBA from IMT, Ghaziabad.

Akhil Sharma - Chief Underwriting Officer at Allianz Partners

Himanshu Sharma serves as the Sales Director at Allianz Partners India, leading the Automotive, Mobility, Home, and Travel Assistance businesses. With over 16 years of dedicated service at Allianz Partners and more than 26 years of experience across the banking and NBFC sectors, he brings extensive industry expertise, strategic vision, and leadership excellence to his role.

A passionate advocate for customer-centric assistance services, Himanshu has played a pivotal role in driving business growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, and enhancing customer experiences across diverse market segments. Under his leadership, Allianz Partners India has continued to deliver innovative assistance solutions that meet evolving customer needs while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Himanshu is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. His collaborative leadership approach has been instrumental in developing sustainable business models, expanding market reach, and ensuring that Allianz Partners remains at the forefront of the assistance industry.

Before joining Allianz Partners India, Himanshu spent nearly a decade with Citigroup, where he held key leadership positions, including Investment Head. During this period, he gained extensive experience in managing asset and liability portfolios, further strengthening his expertise in financial services and business management.

Himanshu holds an MBA from Symbiosis, Pune. His strong foundation in finance, combined with his deep understanding of customer assistance and mobility ecosystems, has enabled him to build a distinguished career marked by growth, innovation, and lasting business impact.

Akhil Sharma - Chief Underwriting Officer at Allianz Partners

Kavitha Kamal brings over two decades of experience leading human resources strategy and transformation across diverse industries. As Country Lead – HR for Allianz Partners India, she drives the organization’s people and culture agenda, enabling business growth through leadership development, talent management, and employee engagement.

Throughout her career, Kavitha has built a reputation for aligning HR strategy with business vision. She has successfully led large-scale transformation initiatives, including HR digitalization, performance management redesign, and culture-building programs that foster collaboration and high performance.

Before joining Allianz Partners, she served as AVP – Human Resources at Sequential Technologies International, where she led strategic HR projects spanning digital HR, workforce planning, and organizational development.

Known for her strategic foresight and people-first approach, Kavitha is passionate about creating inclusive, future-ready workplaces where people thrive and contribute to sustainable success.

Akhil Sharma - Chief Underwriting Officer at Allianz Partners

Mohit brings over 25 years of extensive experience in leading large cross-functional teams across diverse industries and geographies. With an MBA and a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, he has honed his skills in strategic management and organizational transformation.

Drawing from his solid background in client management, contract negotiation, business development and operations, Mohit has cultivated strong relationships and gained experience across various sectors including Financial Services, Healthcare, Utilities, Telecom, and Government. He has dedicated considerable time to working and managing client relationships across Europe. Notably, Mohit has spearheaded the establishment and management of a Global Robotics Center of Excellence, showcasing his innovative approach to leveraging emerging technologies.

His strategic vision, effffective communication, and collaborative leadership style with a focus on people make him an invaluable asset in driving organizational growth and success.

Akhil Sharma - Chief Underwriting Officer at Allianz Partners

Parikshit brings over 20 years of invaluable industry experience in consumer finance, insurance, and reinsurance to the team, coupled with a strong focus on sales. Renowned as a strategy and business development expert, he drives accelerated growth and profitability through strategic partnerships.

His hallmark traits include care, collaboration, clear articulation and fostering authentic relationships wherever he goes. Joining Allianz in 2013, Parikshit has been instrumental in steering the diversification agenda for Allianz Partners India. Under his leadership, the business mix transitioned from monoline to multiline, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey. As the Head of Sales, Parikshit leads various lines of business including Travel, Health, MDDR & Easy Living and Mobility. His responsibilities encompass team leadership, sales, product, and market strategy development, along with steering on key strategic initiatives.

Prior to his tenure at Allianz Partners, Parikshit held pivotal sales leadership roles at Citi and Barclays, specializing in personal finance products. He holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from Delhi University and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. Additionally, Parikshit holds a certification in leading innovation from the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, US.

Ritesh Sharma - CFO at Allianz Partners India

Ritesh Sharma is a highly experienced finance professional with over 18 years of proven expertise in Finance, Accounting and Tax in a range of cultural environments across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, UAE and India. He is a professionally qualified accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and CPA Australia. Additionally, he holds an MBA in International Business & Finance from Auckland, New Zealand, and is a certified Lean six sigma practitioner.

Prior to Allianz Partners, Ritesh held a prominent role at Lockheed Martin Corp, where he led the Finance & Tax department for India & Australia. He began his career at Ernst & Young in the Audit, Assurance and Advisory department, gaining valuable experience. he then transitioned to Air New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand where he progressed from contract accountant to management accountant. At the time of leaving the company, he served as Manager – Finance & Business Strategy for the engineering division.