Bio
Irfan Khalid is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience leading innovation, sales growth, and profitability across Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial ventures. At Dark Alpha Capital, he brings deep expertise in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and software, advising on strategy, operations, and growth initiatives for portfolio companies.
Irfan has held senior leadership roles at GE Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Textron, CAE, and Dual Electronics, where he drove multi-billion-dollar programs and global expansion initiatives. His achievements include securing over $10 billion in engine and maintenance orders for GE Aerospace in the Middle East, leading the $180 million avionics program for China’s COMAC C919, and achieving fourfold EBIT growth at CAE’s Asia-Pacific business unit. He has overseen P&L management exceeding $1 billion, directed cross-functional teams of more than 1,000 employees, and served on multiple joint venture boards, consistently delivering growth and operational excellence.
Differentiating himself through global leadership and cross-sector expertise, Irfan has successfully executed strategies spanning M&A, product development, and international partnerships. Recognized with multiple awards for sales and operational excellence, he brings a disciplined, results-driven approach that aligns with Dark Alpha Capital’s mission to deliver sustainable value creation.
Education
- Executive MBA, International Business – University of Miami
- BS, Systems Engineering – Purdue University
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Affiliations
- Board Member, multiple joint ventures in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
- Recognized with GE’s Global Sales Award and GE-AVIC Operational Excellence Award