Appointments
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June 18, 2020
Boeing names D'Ambrose as Human Resources LeaderBoeing today named Michael D'Ambrose as executive vice president of Human Resources, effective July 6. He will succeed Wendy Livingston, who has served in an interim capacity since April.
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June 10, 2020
Raytheon Technologies appoints Dantaya Williams as chief human resources officerRaytheon Technologies has appointed Dantaya Williams as chief human resources officer. Williams will report to Greg Hayes, chief executive officer, Raytheon Technologies.
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June 1, 2020
Vivek Lall returns to General Atomics as Chief Executive
By Vishal ThaparTop honcho's focus is likely to be the expansion of General Atomics' global footprint and international collaboration
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February 20, 2020
Rear Admiral Sanjay J. Singh takes over as Commandant, NWC GoaRear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh AVSM, NM took over as the Commandant of the prestigious Naval War College, Goa on February 18, 2020. He has held a wide range of operational, training and staff appointments over the past three decades.
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February 20, 2020
Rear Admiral Antony George, NM, VSM, CSO (Training)Rear Admiral Antony George assumed charge as the Chief Staff Officer (Training) on February 20, 2020 at Headquarters, Southern Naval Command. A graduate from St. Stephen's College, the Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1987.
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February 17, 2020
Raj Kumar takes over as Defence Production Secretary
By Vishal ThaparGujarat cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Kumar took over as India's Defence Production Secretary on February 17.
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February 11, 2020
Navy gets a new Flag Officer Sea TrainingRear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as the Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) on February 11, 2020. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Jan 1987.
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February 11, 2020
Rear Admiral Puruvir Das, NM assumes charge as the Flag Officer Commanding Gujarat Naval Area (FOGNA)Rear Admiral Puruvir Das, Nau Sena Medal took over the reins of the Gujarat, Daman and Diu Naval Area from Rear Admiral Sanjay Roye, Vishisht Seva Medal as its fourth Flag Officer Commanding at a ceremonial parade held at Headquarters Gujarat, Daman and Diu Naval Area on February 10, 2020.
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February 11, 2020
Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan takes over as Eastern Fleet CommanderThe command of the Eastern Fleet was handed over to Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, NM by Rear Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM during an impressive Ceremony at Visakhapatnam on February 10, 2020.
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December 30, 2019
Vice Admiral Narayan Prasad, AVSM, NM, IN (Retd) assumes charge as new CMD of MDLVice Admiral Narayan Prasad AVSM, NM, IN (Retd) has taken over as Chairman & Managing Director of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, with effect from December 30, 2019, succeeding Commodore Rakesh Anand (Retd).
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December 16, 2019
Capt Jagmohan (Retd) takes over as Director (CPP&BD) of GSLCapt Jagmohan (Retd) takes over as Director (Corporate Planning, Projects & Business Development) of Goa Shipyard Limited. Capt Jagmohan (Retd) is a Naval Architect from Cochin University of Science & Technology.
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December 4, 2019
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh AVSM, NM took over as Chief of Personnel, IHQ MoD (Navy)Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, AVSM, NM, took over as Chief of Personnel from Vice Admiral R Hair Kumar AVSM, VSM on December 2, 2019. Commissioned on July 1, 1983, Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh is a qualified flying instructor with Master Green Instrument Rating.
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December 3, 2019
Lockheed Martin names William Blair Vice President and Chief Executive for IndiaLockheed Martin has appointed William (Bill) Blair as Vice President and Chief Executive for Lockheed Martin in India. In this role, Mr. Blair will lead the growth and development of Lockheed Martin's business in India and serve as the executive representative for all of Lockheed Martin's programs, products and services in the country.
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November 30, 2019
Vice Admiral SR Sarma, AVSM, VSM takes over as Controller Warship Production & AcquisitionVice Admiral SR Sarma, AVSM, VSM, takes over as Controller Warship Production and Acquisition from Vice Admiral Ajay Kumar Saxena, PVSM, AVSM, VSM today, on November 30, 2019.
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November 19, 2019
Commander Jasbir Singh appointed Director of Submarine & Heavy Engineering in MDLCommander Jasbir Singh Indian Navy (Retd) has taken over as Director (Submarine and Heavy Engineering) at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), the shipbuilding yard of India.
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August 23, 2019
India appoints new Secretaries for Defence and Defence Production
By Vishal ThaparCreation of the apex military post of Chief of Defence Staff, review of the Defence Procurement Procedure and reform of Government-owned Military Industrial Complex tops agenda for new bosses.
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July 9, 2019
Northrop Grumman board names Kathy J. Warden ChairmanThe board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation has elected Kathy J. Warden as its chairman, effective August 1, 2019. Warden will serve as chairman, chief executive officer and president.
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June 30, 2019
K Natarajan takes over as DG of Indian Coast GuardKrishnaswamy Natarajan took over as 23rd chief of Indian Coast Guard here today. A 5th Batch Officer of the Indian Coast Guard, he joined service in January 1984. During the initial years, he specialised in select core competencies viz.
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June 25, 2019
Boeing names former Indian Navy Rear Admiral to head its Defence business in India
By Vishal ThaparA naval aviator, Surendra Ahuja was Asst Controller of Carrier Projects & Warship Acquisitions from 2015 to 2018 and led the India-US Joint Working Group on Carrier Technology
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June 3, 2019
Ajit Doval gets a second term as NSA, promoted to Cabinet rank
By Vishal ThaparElevation an acknowledgement of key role in big national security initiatives during PM Modi's first term
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June 1, 2019
Rajnath Singh takes over as Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparDefence Secretary Mitra's term extended by 3 months
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May 31, 2019
Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as 24th Chief of the Indian Navy
By Vishal ThaparHe is also the first helicopter pilot and the first Sikh to get the job
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May 30, 2019
Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-ChiefVice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief(FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) from Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base on May 30, 2019.
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April 25, 2019
New Chief Vigilance Officer takes charge at BELShrikant Walgad, an IAS officer of the Haryana Cadre, has taken charge as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
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April 23, 2019
Rajendra Kumar Nayak took over as CGDARajendra Kumar Nayak took over as the 52nd Controller General of Defence Accounts on April 22, 2019. He is from the Indian Defence Accounts Service of 1983 batch.
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March 30, 2019
Rear Admiral Suraj Berry takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern FleetRear Admiral Suraj Berry, NM, VSM takes over the Command of Eastern Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Eastern Naval Command from Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM at an impressive ceremony held at the Naval Base, Visakhapatnam on March 30, 2019.
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March 30, 2019
Rear Admiral Mahesh Singh takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka AreaRear Admiral Mahesh Singh, NM assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area at a ceremonial parade at Karwar on March 30, 2019.
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March 27, 2019
Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM assumes charge as Director General Naval Operations (DGNO)Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM NM has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on March 27, 2019. He is a graduate of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985.
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March 25, 2019
Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval AreaRear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, VSM has assumed the charge as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area on March 25, 2019.
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March 23, 2019
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to take over as the next CNSGovt. of India has appointed Vice Adm Karambir Singh, PVSM AVSM ADC as the next Chief of the Naval Staff(CNS) on superannuation of Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM AVMS ADC on 31 May 2019. Vice Adm Karambir Singh would be the first helicopter pilot of the Indian Navy to be appointed as the CNS.
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March 22, 2019
Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh takes over as Western Fleet CommanderAt an impressive ceremonial parade held on 22 Mar 19 at Naval dockyard, Mumbai, Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, NM took over charge of Western Fleet, the 'Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy, from Rear Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM.
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March 18, 2019
Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, VSM assumes charge as Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST)Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, VSM, has assumed charge as Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) at Kochi on March 18, 2019.
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February 15, 2019
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM takes over as Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval CommandVice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM assumed the charge as Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam today 14 Feb 19.
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February 14, 2019
Northrop Grumman appoints Chris Deeble as Chief Executive, AustraliaNorthrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Chris Deeble, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia, responsible for supporting the company's longstanding programs in Australia, as well as exploring new business pursuits.
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February 13, 2019
Raytheon Appoints Ravi Nirgudkar as President, Raytheon IndiaRaytheon Company has appointed Ravi Nirgudkar as the president of Raytheon India, effective immediately. Raviis based in the company's New Delhi office.
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February 12, 2019
Boeing appoints Salil Gupte as new business leader in IndiaBoeing today announced the appointment of Salil Gupte as president of Boeing India, effective March 18. He will be based in New Delhi, serve as Boeing's senior executive in India, and report to Marc Allen, president of Boeing International.
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January 31, 2019
Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on January 31, 2019 at Mumbai.
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January 30, 2019
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff today, on January 30, 2019. An alumnus of Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar and National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, Pune, he was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1982.
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January 30, 2019
Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS)Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff today, January 30, 2019. An alumnus of Sainik School Korukonda and the 60th course of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, he was commissioned on July 1, 1982.
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December 5, 2018
Terma Announces new President & CEOAt present, Jes Munk Hansen holds a position as CEO for Osram USA and Head of Osram Global Sales Function. He joined the Osram Group in 2013. Osram is a global leader within semiconductor-based light solutions, primarily for the car and electronics industries.
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November 28, 2018
Vinay Kumar Katyal takes charge as Director of BEL's Bangalore ComplexVinay Kumar Katyal has assumed charge as Director of the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) with effect from November 27, 2018. He was GM (Military Communication)/BEL-Bangalore before his elevation.
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October 8, 2018
Boeing Appoints Pratyush Kumar to Lead Boeing Defense Program in the United StatesBoeing is pleased to announce that Pratyush Kumar, president of Boeing India, has been selected to lead the iconic F-15 fighter aircraft program in the United States. Kumar will focus on furthering the F-15 business in the U.S. and globally.
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September 26, 2018
Northrop Grumman Elects Ann Addison Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Denise Peppard to RetireNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced today that its board of directors has elected Ann Addison corporate vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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September 1, 2018
R Madhavan takes over as CMD of HALR Madhavan has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of HAL from Mr T. Suvarna Raju, today. Prior to this, he was heading the Accessories Division of HAL at Lucknow as an Executive Director.
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August 27, 2018
Dr. G Satheesh Reddy takes over as Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDODr. G Satheesh Reddy took over the charge of Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, here today.
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August 1, 2018
Raytheon names Sally Sullivan vice president, US Business Development and Ed Fortunato, vice president, Government RelationsRaytheon Company has named Sally Sullivan vice president of US Business Development, and Ed Fortunato vice president of Government Relations. Sullivan and Fortunato will report to John D. Harris II, vice president...
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July 31, 2018
Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNCVice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, has taken over the reins of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) as its 28th Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief on July 31, 2018.
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July 23, 2018
Northrop Grumman appoints Nick Chaffey as Chief Executive, UK and EuropeNorthrop Grumman Corporation named Nick Chaffey as chief executive for the United Kingdom and Europe, effective Aug. 28, 2018. He will play a leading role supporting the company's current programmes...
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June 27, 2018
Marta R. Stewart elected to Raytheon board of directorsThe board of directors of Raytheon Company has elected Marta R. Stewart as a director, effective immediately. Stewart, 60, retired last year from Norfolk Southern Corporation after a distinguished 33-year career with the company.
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March 29, 2018
Rear Admiral Puneet Chadha, VSM assumes office as the Deputy Commandant, Indian Naval AcademyRear Admiral Puneet Chadha, VSM took over charge as the Deputy Commandant of Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
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March 26, 2018
MDL appoints new DirectorRear Admiral Anil Kumar Saxena, NM (Retd) has taken over as Director (Shipbuilding) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai with effect from 21 March 2018. Prior to this he was Director General (Naval Design), Naval HQ, New Delhi.
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February 19, 2018
Vice Admiral RB Pandit, AVSM assumes charge as Commandant, Indian Naval AcademyVice Admiral SV Bhokare, AVSM, YSM, NM handed over his responsibilities as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy (INA) to Vice Admiral RB Pandit, AVSM after a successful tenure of over 15 months, today, Monday, 19 February 2018.
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February 12, 2018
Rear Admiral DS Gujral, NM has taken over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Communications Space and Net-Centric Operations)Rear Admiral DS Gujral, NM has taken over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Communications Space and Net-centric Operations) at Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Navy).
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February 10, 2018
Rear Admiral Philipose George Pynumootil, NM takes over as Flag Officer Naval Aviation (FONA)Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, an alumnus of the Lawrence School, Lovedale and the National Defence Academy (67th course), was commissioned in the Indian Navy on Jan 1, 1986.
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February 8, 2018
Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana, NM takes over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air)Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana, NM has been appointed as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air) at New Delhi. He was commissioned in 1986 in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy. A graduate of the Naval Academy, he attended the 141 Pilots Course and was awarded wings in Jun 1988, at the Air Force Academy.
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February 8, 2018
Rear Admiral Shishir C Verma, VSM takes over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Special Submarine Projects)RAdm Shishir C Verma, VSM has taken over as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Special Submarine Projects) at Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Navy) at New Delhi.
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February 6, 2018
Rear Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, NM assumes charge as Assistant Chief of Materiel (Mordernisation)RAdm R Swaminathan, NM has taken over duties of Assistant Chief of Materiel (Mordernisation). Commissioned in 1987, the Admiral is a post graduate from IIT Kharagpur. In a career spanning more than 30 years, he has worked on board the Aircraft Carrier, INS Viraat, for more than 9 years in various capacities.
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February 6, 2018
Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, NM takes over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy & Planning)RAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, NM has taken over as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy & Plans) at Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Navy) at New Delhi. He is a graduate of the National Defence Academy, Pune, India (1986), Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, India (2003), Naval War College, Mumbai, India (2010) and National Defence College, New Delhi (2014).
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April 26, 2017
Esteban García Vilasanchez appointed as new President of NavantiaThe Spanish Government has appointed Esteban García Vilasánchez as new President of Navantia. With a wide experience in the naval sector...
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July 29, 2016
Thomas Gottschild takes over as Managing Director of MBDA DeutschlandThomas Gottschild takes over the role of Managing Director of MBDA Deutschland GmbH and Executive Group Director Improvement.
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May 31, 2016
Martin Hölz new Chief Information Officer for the thyssenkrupp GroupDr. Martin Hölz takes over as head of the corporate function Group Processes & Information Technology (GPI) at thyssenkrupp on July 1, 2016.
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March 14, 2016
Martin Fausset appointed as the CEO of Elbit Systems UKElbit Systems UK Limited (ESUK), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (Elbit Systems), announced that Martin Fausset has been appointed...