Khaitan & Co Appoints Dr Vimal Choudhary As Chief Operating Officer To Drive Operational Excellence And Digital Transformation
Khaitan & Co appoints Dr Vimal Choudhary as COO to drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategic growth.
Khaitan & Co Appoints Dr Vimal Choudhary as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Operational Excellence and Digital Transformation
The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co has appointed Dr Vimal Choudhary as Chief Operating Officer, adding substantial operational and strategic expertise as the firm prepares for its next phase of expansion. The appointment comes amid rising client expectations and intensifying competition in India’s top-tier legal market.
Dr Choudhary brings over 23 years of global consulting and operational leadership experience, having most recently served as Head of McKinsey’s Global Centres in India and Global Chief Strategy Officer at McKinsey Global Services. He will be based in Mumbai, a key hub for the firm’s talent and client operations.
Haigreve Khaitan (Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co) said,
"This appointment marks an important step forward in our continuous pursuit of excellence, transformation and strategic growth. Dr Choudhary’s record in building world-class teams and driving large-scale transformation aligns with the firm's ambition to deepen client value and reinforce its position as an employer of choice."
As COO, Dr Choudhary will oversee all internal functions, with a mandate to implement digital and AI-led innovation, next-generation technology solutions, and operational optimisation. His remit includes knowledge platforms, collaboration systems, process excellence, and capability development — key areas identified by leading law firms as central to competitive differentiation.
Dr Choudhary’s tenure at McKinsey underscores his depth of experience. During his 23 years with the firm, he shaped strategy and operations for McKinsey Global Services, managed its largest office complex outside the United States, and led initiatives in client services, integration of acquired entities, digital capability-building, and talent development. He also served on the Boards of McKinsey Global Capabilities and Services and ETML Singapore, an analytics firm acquired by McKinsey.
Industry analysts note that operational leadership roles increasingly influence a law firm’s ability to scale and innovate. Reporting by the Wall Street Journal highlights that firms with strong operational governance and digital adoption outperform peers in productivity and client satisfaction. Khaitan & Co’s appointment of Dr Choudhary reflects this trend, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to sustainable growth, organisational resilience, and a workplace that attracts top legal and business talent.
Dr Choudhary’s educational and professional background includes:
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, All India Rank in Foundation Level)
- MBA in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (International Management Institute, New Delhi)
- B.Com (Hons) (Delhi University)
- Doctorate (Honoris Causa) in Business Management and Social Service
- Certifications in Leadership with AI (ISB), Corporate Directorship (Institute of Directors), and Organizational Leadership (Harvard Business School)
Dr Choudhary will play a pivotal role in building scalable systems, AI-enabled ways of working, and robust support functions to allow Khaitan & Co lawyers to focus more deeply on clients and matters.
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